The Lady and the Highwayman (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1988, The Lady and the Highwayman is an action, drama, romance and tv movie film directed by John Hough, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in old England, Hugh Grant ("Four Weddings & a Funeral", "Notting Hill") plays a highwayman who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. But during one of his robberies, he falls in love with an aristocratic lady, Emma Samms ("Star Quest", "Delirious"). Now, he is forced to choose between his true love or his true cause. This swash-buckling romantic adventure will have you on the edge of your seat with every swing of Hugh's savage sword.
Who’s in it. The Lady and the Highwayman stars Emma Samms as Barbara Castlemaine, Oliver Reed as Sir Phillip Gage, Claire Bloom as Lady Emma Darlington and Christopher Cazenove as Rudolph Vyne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Lady and the Highwayman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and MovieMe. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lady and the Highwayman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lady and the Highwayman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lady and the Highwayman (1988)?
- In US, The Lady and the Highwayman is available to stream on Philo, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and MovieMe. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lady and the Highwayman worth watching?
- The Lady and the Highwayman holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lady and the Highwayman?
- The Lady and the Highwayman stars Emma Samms, Oliver Reed, Claire Bloom, Christopher Cazenove and Hugh Grant.
- When was The Lady and the Highwayman released?
- The Lady and the Highwayman was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.