Rob Roy
“Honor made him a man. Courage made him a hero. History made him a legend.”
Synopsis
In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future, by borrowing money from the local nobility to buy cattle to herd to market. When the money is stolen, Rob is forced into a Robin Hood lifestyle to defend his family and honour.
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Top Cast
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Liam Neeson
Robert Roy MacGregor
Jessica Lange
Mary MacGregor
John Hurt
John Graham
Tim Roth
Archibald Cunningham
Eric Stoltz
Alan MacDonald
Brian Cox
Killearn
Jason Flemyng
Gregor
Andrew Keir
Argyll
Shirley Henderson
Morag
Brian McCardie
Alasdair
Gilbert Martin
Guthrie
Vicki Masson
Betty
Gilly Gilchrist
Iain
Ewan Stewart
Coll
David Hayman
Sibbald
David Brooks Palmer
Duncan
Myra McFadyen
Tinker Woman
John Murtagh
Referee
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$28M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$31.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.13x
+$3.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Caton-Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Sharp
- Original Score
- Carter Burwell
- Original Title
- Rob Roy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Budget
- $28M
- Worldwide Gross
- $31.6M
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Talisman Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Caton-Jones
Alan Sharp
Carter Burwell
Karl Walter Lindenlaub
Peter Honess
Michael Caton-Jones, Richard Jackson, Peter Broughan
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Caton-Jones
Director
Alan Sharp
Screenplay
Richard Jackson
Producer
Peter Broughan
Producer
Karl Walter Lindenlaub
Director of Photography
Peter Honess
Editor
Sandy Powell
Costume Design
Vic Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Carter Burwell
Original Music Composer
Assheton Gorton
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rob Roy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rob Roy about?
In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future, by borrowing money from the local nobility to buy cattle to herd to market. When the money is stolen, Rob is forced into a Robin Hood lifestyle to defend his family and honour.
Who directed Rob Roy?
Rob Roy was directed by Michael Caton-Jones.
Who stars in Rob Roy?
The principal cast of Rob Roy includes Liam Neeson, Jessica Lange, John Hurt, Tim Roth, Eric Stoltz.
When was Rob Roy released and how long is it?
Rob Roy was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
What was the box office and production budget of Rob Roy?
Rob Roy had a reported production budget of $28M and grossed $31.6M at the worldwide box office (1.13 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Rob Roy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rob Roy was composed by Carter Burwell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rob Roy?
Rob Roy holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).