Rogue Trader (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1999, Rogue Trader is a drama and history film directed by James Dearden, running about 101 minutes. “He'll risk everything to beat the system.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rogue Trader tells the true story of Nick Leeson, an employee of Barings Bank who--after a successful trading run--ends up accumulating $1.4 billion in losses hidden in account #88888.
Who’s in it. Rogue Trader stars Ewan McGregor as Nick Leeson, Anna Friel as Lisa Leeson, Nigel Lindsay as Ron Baker and Tim McInnerny as Tony Hawes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Rogue Trader has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rogue Trader page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rogue Trader tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rogue Trader (1999)?
- In US, Rogue Trader is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rogue Trader worth watching?
- Rogue Trader holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rogue Trader?
- Rogue Trader stars Ewan McGregor, Anna Friel, Nigel Lindsay, Tim McInnerny and Irene Ng.
- When was Rogue Trader released?
- Rogue Trader was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.