Plunkett & Macleane

Plunkett & Macleane

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

Directed by Jake Scott

Produced by Working Title Films, Arts Council of England

199993 min6.2 / 10

A stylish, irreverent period heist-comedy that pairs roguish charm with social satire, driven by witty banter, romantic entanglement, and the thrill of outsmarting authority.

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.

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  • Is Plunkett & Macleane sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Does Plunkett & Macleane end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Plunkett & Macleane easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Plunkett & Macleane violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

  • Is Plunkett & Macleane scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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