Plunkett & Macleane 1999

Name: Plunkett & Macleane
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama
Released: 1999-01-22
Duration: 93 min
Cast: Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle, Liv Tyler, Ken Stott, Michael Gambon

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

★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 R ActionComedyDrama Released

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Directed by Jake Scott

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What is Plunkett & Macleane?

Plunkett & Macleane is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under Action, Comedy, Drama.

Type: Film
Year: 1999
Status: Released
Runtime: 93 minutes
Release date: Jan 22, 1999
Studios: Working Title Films, Arts Council of England, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama
Updated: Aug 25, 2026

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Rating: ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10
Episode runtime: ~93 minutes
Status: Released
Networks: Working Title Films, Arts Council of England, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

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Plunkett & Macleane is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under Action, Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Working Title Films, Arts Council of England, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment. Current status: Released.

robbery victorian england thief revenge social satire period drama 18th century

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Should you watch it?

“Two unlikely partners become gentleman highwaymen in 18th‑century England.”

#action #comedy #period #swashbuckling

Reasons to watch

Stylish period costumes and settings
Blend of action and humor
Charismatic lead duo

Keep in mind

Historical liberties may distract viewers

Watch it if you enjoy a stylized 18th‑century caper with humor and swordplay.

Contains period violence and romantic themes, suitable for older teens and adults.

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Cast

Jonny Lee Miller Captain James Macleane

Robert Carlyle Will Plunkett

Liv Tyler Lady Rebecca Gibson

Ken Stott Thief Taker General Chance

Michael Gambon Lord Gibson

Alan Cumming Lord Rochester

Alexander Armstrong Winterburn

Ben Miller Dixon

Tommy Flanagan Eddie

Iain Robertson Rob

David Walliams Viscount Bilston

Matt Lucas Sir Oswald

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What genre is the film?

It mixes action, comedy and drama set in an 18th‑century backdrop.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is about 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Who are the main characters?

Will Plunkett, a thief, and Captain James Macleane, an aristocrat.

Is the story historically accurate?

The film takes considerable liberties with historical facts.

Is there a romance in the plot?

Captain Macleane falls for Lady Rebecca Gibson, the judge’s niece.

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