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1995 · 139 min · R

Rob Roy

Directed by Michael Caton-Jones · Adventure, History, Drama, Action, War

Rob Roy (1995) is a Adventure film, directed by Michael Caton-Jones set in Scotland during the 1700s. It runs 139 minutes and is rated R.

A biopic, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of family & loyalty and betrayal run throughout.

Composer
Carter Burwell
Cinematography
Karl Walter Lindenlaub
Cast
Liam NeesonJessica LangeJohn HurtTim RothEric StoltzBrian CoxJason FlemyngAndrew Keir

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Scotland
Setting
RuralMountain
When
1700s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
Family & LoyaltyBetrayal
Tone
TenseBleakHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Historical Fiction

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