The Rover (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2014, The Rover is a drama and crime film directed by David Michôd, running about 103 minutes. “Fear the man with nothing left to lose.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 10 years after a global economic collapse, a hardened loner pursues the men who stole his car through the lawless wasteland of the Australian outback, aided by the brother of one of the thieves.
Who’s in it. The Rover stars Guy Pearce as Eric, Robert Pattinson as Rey, Scoot McNairy as Henry and David Field as Archie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Rover has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and 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 Rover page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rover tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rover (2014)?
- In US, The Rover is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and 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 Rover worth watching?
- The Rover holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rover?
- The Rover stars Guy Pearce, Robert Pattinson, Scoot McNairy, David Field and Susan Prior.
- When was The Rover released?
- The Rover was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.