The Molly Maguires (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1970, The Molly Maguires is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Martin Ritt, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, 1876. A secret society of Irish coal miners, bond by a sacred oath, put pressure on the greedy and ruthless company they work for by sabotaging mining facilities in the hope of improving their working conditions and the lives of their families.
Who’s in it. The Molly Maguires stars Sean Connery as Jack Kehoe, Richard Harris as James McKenna, Samantha Eggar as Mary Raines and Frank Finlay as Davies, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Molly Maguires has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.2M 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 The Molly Maguires page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Molly Maguires tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Molly Maguires (1970)?
- In US, The Molly Maguires 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 The Molly Maguires worth watching?
- The Molly Maguires holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Molly Maguires?
- The Molly Maguires stars Sean Connery, Richard Harris, Samantha Eggar, Frank Finlay and Anthony Zerbe.
- When was The Molly Maguires released?
- The Molly Maguires was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.