Roughing It (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2002, Roughing It is a drama and tv movie film directed by Charles Martin Smith, running about 185 minutes.
What it’s about. A teenaged Mark Twain travels to the American West during the "Gold Rush" days in search of fortune and his destiny.
Who’s in it. Roughing It stars Robert Dunne as Young Samuel Clemens, James Garner as Samuel Clemens, Adam Arkin as Henry and Eric Roberts as The Foreman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Roughing It has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roughing It page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roughing It tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roughing It (2002)?
- In GB, Roughing It is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Roughing It worth watching?
- Roughing It holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roughing It?
- Roughing It stars Robert Dunne, James Garner, Adam Arkin, Eric Roberts and Ned Beatty.
- When was Roughing It released?
- Roughing It was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 185 minutes.