IMDb 5.5 2019 HD

Robert the Bruce

Robert the Bruce

2019
Drama History
124 min TV-14 USA
5.457 / 10
5.5 IMDB

In 1306, Scottish King Robert the Bruce turns a defeated outlaw when his country is invaded. But before to free his sacred land, he must manage to regain…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Cameron Nugent / Richard Gray / Francisca Fondelli / Kim Barnard / Tom Beacham / Cameron Nugent
Starring
Angus Macfadyen / Anna Hutchison / Zach McGowan / Gabriel Bateman / Talitha Eliana Bateman / Brandon Lessard / Diarmaid Murtagh / Emma Kenney

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

historical drama resilient gritty earnest sombre functional conventional competent weary determined

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 6, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The trials of Robert the Bruce are brought to the screen with a focus on his resilience and the fight against invasion. Angus Macfadyen delivers a performance that conveys the weight of a nation on his shoulders, particularly…

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Samuel Chen
Apr 6, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

'Robert the Bruce' presents a king's struggle for survival and sovereignty, with Angus Macfadyen in the lead. The film attempts to capture the spirit of a man stripped of his crown, fighting against overwhelming odds. However, the pacing…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 6, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This iteration of Robert the Bruce, led by a committed Angus Macfadyen, focuses on the personal cost of leadership and defiance. The narrative effectively conveys the king's descent into outlaw status and the arduous path to regaining his…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 6, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

In 'Robert the Bruce,' we find Angus Macfadyen wrestling with a role that demands more than the script consistently provides. The premise, a king turned outlaw fighting for his country's freedom, is ripe for dramatic exploration. However, the…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 6, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Angus Macfadyen imbues Robert the Bruce with a weary gravitas that anchors this historical drama. The film charts a familiar path of a king brought low, struggling to find the fire within to reclaim his destiny and his…

FAQs

The central conflict revolves around Robert the Bruce's transformation from a defeated outlaw into a symbol of resistance. He faces both external threats from invaders seeking to control Scotland and English gold, and internal struggles to overcome despair and rekindle his resolve to lead his people towards freedom and independence.