The Master of Ballantrae (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1953, The Master of Ballantrae is an adventure film directed by William Keighley, running about 90 minutes. “The Thundering Crusaders of the White Cockade!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Scottish highlander Jamie Durie falls into a life of piracy after joining the failed rebellion of Bonnie Prince Charlie against the British crown.
Who’s in it. The Master of Ballantrae stars Errol Flynn as Jamie Durie, Roger Livesey as Col. Francis Burke, Anthony Steel as Henry Durie and Beatrice Campbell as Lady Alison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Master of Ballantrae 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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Master of Ballantrae page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Master of Ballantrae tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Master of Ballantrae (1953)?
- In US, The Master of Ballantrae 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 Master of Ballantrae worth watching?
- The Master of Ballantrae holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Master of Ballantrae?
- The Master of Ballantrae stars Errol Flynn, Roger Livesey, Anthony Steel, Beatrice Campbell and Yvonne Furneaux.
- When was The Master of Ballantrae released?
- The Master of Ballantrae was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.