ActionYear1999Duration1h 39mIMDb6.3

Plunkett & Macleane

ActionAdventureComedy

Two robbers are persecuted by the law, whose servants are not much better and even worse.

Trailer

Cast

Jake Scott

Director

Robert Carlyle

Plunkett

Jonny Lee Miller

Macleane

Iain Robertson

Highwayman Rob

Ken Stott

Chance

Liv Tyler

Lady Rebecca Gibson

Stephen Walters

Dennis

James Thornton

Catchpole

Terence Rigby

Harrison

Christian Camargo

Lord Pelham

KP

Karel Polisenský

Newgate Priest

Neve McIntosh

Liz

Matt Lucas

Sir Oswald

David Walliams

Viscount Bilston

DF

David Foxxe

Lord Ketch

JG

Jake Gavin

Newgate Gent

Alexander Armstrong

Winterburn

Ben Miller

Dixon

Jan Kuzelka

Peruquier

SR

Selwyn Roberts

Writer

RW

Robert Wade

Writer

NP

Neal Purvis

Writer

Charles McKeown

Writer

Comments

10 Comments

Deverias ShipepeMar 20, 2026

True BɔssNov 18, 2022

Kefilwe MaboteNov 16, 2022

I'm amazed that I have a real affection for this one inasmuch as I'm not an action and adventure lover. But hey... It's pretty tough to go wrong with a Robert Carlyle film. I've read several poor or temperate reviews on this film, pulling it apart for it's period errors or unlikely plot development, but no one seems to mention the rather intriguing character transition which features how a hardened, down-on-his-luck scoundrel (Carlyle) transforms into a rather noble, selfless hero and how the pretty-boy, cowardly vagrant (Miller)develops a real taste for the life of a highway man once he "gets the feel of it." Filled with lots of bad-boy humor, lavish scenes (particularly the use of "fireworks" by former apothacary Plunkett) and a charmingly ecclectic musical score, Plunkett & Macleane is a fast-paced,highly enjoyable piece of film making. It's certainly worth your viewing time FOR THE CLIMAX SCENE ALONE! Shoot 'em up, boys!

Anu's ManuNov 16, 2022

If you have not seen this movie you should. Robert Carlyle and Jonny Lee Miller are fantastic together and the last few minutes of the movie are spectacular. These men are two very talented European actors. The movie is stunning from start to finish.

TimaNov 16, 2022

-Minor spoilers below- I can't believe the amount of flame this movie has received worldwide. Do people seriously think that every "historical" movie HAS to be an "art" movie. I don't think so. Plunkett & Macleane has its faults, like sappy romance, Hollywood ending and at times illogical behaviour of the main characters. However, there are so many brilliant ideas and good things in this movie that it would be unfair to call it failure. Creative use of music, costumes, make-up and camera angles (I especially love that hanging scene) etc. give the viewer a positive overall feeling about this film. It's entertaining and I like it. Enough said...

PUPSALE ®Nov 16, 2022

I had to watch this twice before I could make up my mind about it. The first viewing - 21st century dialog and disco music laid over reasonably authentic looking old world visuals - comes as such a surprise, it forces you to abandon everything that you were expecting. Once you have gotten into the open frame of mind that the movie asks for, it's a riot: action by the bucketload and alternately funny and oddly moving as Plunkett and Macleane's partnership changes from a wary 'marriage of convenience' to true friendship. The acting is excellent all round, and Liv Tyler's luscious Rebecca is fun and interesting in herself. One of my very few disappointments was that the last ten or fifteen minutes seemed to be rushed, giving me a slight feeling of, "Huh? Is it finished?" when the titles rolled. Overall, excellent. Probably gives a more filthy, revolting and accurate impression of the 18th century than any official period drama. 8/10

YungeNov 16, 2022

I've seen the previews everywhere before deciding to watch it. And what do you know, I actually liked it! It has a new twist of the 18th century england. Although the music in the dance scene were obviously modernized and also the colors of Liv Tyler's clothers (although it IS pretty!), it fit quite perfectly. If you just want a good time, you should check this out. Very different from other 18th century detailed films.

mphungoakhathatsoNov 16, 2022

... because while I thoroughly enjoyed this film, it seems from other user comments that I'm in the minority. Maybe not one for the philosopher (eek), there are some wonderful scenes here (- particularly the techno), and the great life adventure story originally portrayed. Go see for yourself!

Mekita_ta_taNov 16, 2022

I didn't think I'd like Plunkett and Macleane that much, but I must say, I was pleasantly suprised with this flick. It had it all adventure, action, thrills, chills and drama. And especially the clever moments of stand-out hilarity which you will be laughing about hours after the flick. Plunkett and Macleane also has some very polished performances, especially from he-who-can-do-no-wrong man Robert Carlyle, Johnny Lee Miller and the stunningly beautiful Liv Tyler. I guarantee you'll enjoy this movie, it is clever, funny and extremely entertaining. Rating: 8

awrastoreNov 16, 2022

I've been waiting since last October to see this film! (it was supposed to come out October '98) and now I've finally seen it I am not disappointed. Bloody marvellous! OK it was a tad slow in the beginning, but once it got going it's a very exciting nail-biting tense Robert Carlyle is so different from either Gaz in 'The Full Monty' and Begbie in 'Trainspotting' ) that it's hard to recognise him! And Johnny Lee Miller, no longer with his Sick Boy from 'Trainspotting' blond hair, plays his dashing gentlemen highway man with the right about of humour and sensitivity that it is easy to see why Liv Tylers Rebecca falls for him. A great film. As Hades in Disney's 'Hercules' would say: "Two thumbs way way up!!"

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