Rogue Male (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Film · ★ 6.4

Rogue Male poster

Released in 1976, Rogue Male is a drama, war and tv movie film directed by Clive Donner, running about 103 minutes.

What it’s about. In 1939, Sir Robert Thorndyke takes aim at Adolf Hitler with a high powered rifle, but the shot misses its mark. Captured and tortured by the Gestapo and left for dead, Sir Robert makes his way back to England where he discovers the Gestapo has followed him. Knowing that his government would turn him over to German authorities, Sir Robert goes underground in his battle with his pursuers.

Who’s in it. Rogue Male stars Peter O'Toole as Sir Robert Thorndyke, John Standing as Major Quive-Smith, Alastair Sim as The Earl and Harold Pinter as Saul Abrahams, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Rogue Male has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rogue Male page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rogue Male tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Rogue Male (1976)?
In US, Rogue Male is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Rogue Male worth watching?
Rogue Male holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Rogue Male?
Rogue Male stars Peter O'Toole, John Standing, Alastair Sim, Harold Pinter and Michael Byrne.
When was Rogue Male released?
Rogue Male was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.