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Plunkett & Macleane

1999Movie1 h 33 minR

Comedy
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic446.3Rotten Tomatoes30%68%

A romantic action movie about history and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

They Robbed The Rich...And That's It

Will Plunkett and Captain James Macleane, two men from different ends of the social spectrum in 18th-century England, enter a gentlemen's agreement: They decide to rid the aristocrats of their belongings. With Plunkett's criminal know-how and Macleane's social connections, they team up to be soon known as "The Gentlemen Highwaymen". But when one day these gentlemen hold up Lord Chief Justice Gibson's coach, Macleane instantly falls in love with his beautiful and cunning niece, Lady Rebecca Gibson. Unfortunately, Thief Taker General Chance, who also is quite fond of Rebecca, is getting closer and closer to getting both.

Feels like

  • Historical Crime Adventure
  • Class-Bound Romance
  • Gentleman Highwaymen
  • Social Satire
  • Period Drama Aesthetic
  • Buddy-Crime Dynamic
  • Romantic Tragedy Undertones
  • British Heritage Film
  • Political Intrigue

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Jake Scott
Written by
Robert Wade, Neal Purvis, Charles McKeown
Produced by
Tim Bevan, Rupert Harvey, Eric Fellner
Music by
Craig Armstrong

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Facts

January 22, 1999 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released
January 22, 1999
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Box office
$474,900
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Plunkett & Macleane?"

Questions about Plunkett & Macleane

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Where can I stream Plunkett & Macleane?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Plunkett & Macleane from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Plunkett & Macleane worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 44). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (37).

Will Plunkett & Macleane make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Plunkett & Macleane?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.