RocknRolla (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2008, RocknRolla is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Guy Ritchie, running about 114 minutes. “A story of sex, thugs and rock 'n roll.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When a Russian mobster sets up a real estate scam that generates millions of pounds, various members of London's criminal underworld pursue their share of the fortune. Various shady characters, including Mr One-Two, Stella the accountant, and Johnny Quid, a druggie rock-star, try to claim their slice.

Who’s in it. RocknRolla stars Gerard Butler as One-Two, Tom Wilkinson as Lenny Cole, Thandiwe Newton as Stella and Mark Strong as Archy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, RocknRolla has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $25.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch RocknRolla page.

If you liked it. Fans of RocknRolla 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 RocknRolla (2008)?
In US, RocknRolla is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is RocknRolla worth watching?
RocknRolla holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in RocknRolla?
RocknRolla stars Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Thandiwe Newton, Mark Strong and Idris Elba.
When was RocknRolla released?
RocknRolla was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.