Plunkett & MacLeane (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1999, Plunkett & MacLeane is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Jake Scott, running about 93 minutes. “They Robbed The Rich...And That's It” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Will Plunkett and Captain James Macleane, two men from different ends of the social spectrum in 18th-century England, enter a gentlemen's agreement: They decide to rid the aristocrats of their belongings. With Plunkett's criminal know-how and Macleane's social connections, they team up to be soon known as "The Gentlemen Highwaymen". But when one day these gentlemen hold up Lord Chief Justice Gibson's coach, Macleane instantly falls in love with his beautiful and cunning niece, Lady Rebecca Gibson. Unfortunately, Thief Taker General Chance, who also is quite fond of Rebecca, is getting closer and closer to getting both.
Who’s in it. Plunkett & MacLeane stars Jonny Lee Miller as Captain James Macleane, Lex Marinos, Robert Carlyle as Will Plunkett and Liv Tyler as Lady Rebecca Gibson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Plunkett & MacLeane has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $474.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Plunkett & MacLeane page.
If you liked it. Fans of Plunkett & MacLeane 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 Plunkett & MacLeane (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Plunkett & MacLeane change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Plunkett & MacLeane worth watching?
- Plunkett & MacLeane holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Plunkett & MacLeane?
- Plunkett & MacLeane stars Jonny Lee Miller, Lex Marinos, Robert Carlyle, Liv Tyler and Ken Stott.
- When was Plunkett & MacLeane released?
- Plunkett & MacLeane was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.