Stone of Destiny retells the true story of four young Glaswegian students who, in 1951, outwitted the British authorities in...
Stone of Destiny retells the true story of four young Glaswegian students who, in 1951, outwitted the British authorities in their successful attempt to take back the Stone of Scone - a beloved symbol of Scottish pride - and return it home.
Starring as Ian Hamilton - one of the students, a dedicated nationalist who reignited Scottish national pride in the 1950’s - is Charlie Cox (Cassanova). Also stars Billy Boyd (Lord Of The Rings), Robert Carlyle (The Full Monty), Peter Mullan (On A Clear Day) and Academy Award-winner Brenda Fricker.
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53 %17 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
58 %1,799 reviewsAudience score rating
"This recreation of a half-assed prank by ’50s students to liberate the fabled Stone of Scone from Westminster Abbey is laughably seen here as a pivotal episode in the fight for independence."
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Total Film
Total Film"While it definitely plays better as a made-for-television epic, Stone of Destiny is head and shoulders above the majority of trifle doing the rounds."
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Otago Daily Times
Otago Daily Times"Slick, bland, kidult."
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New Zealand Herald
New Zealand HeraldStone of Destiny | Details
- Rating
- PG, contains low level offensive language
- Runtime
- 96
- Genre
- Comedy, True Story & Biography
- Country of origin
- Canada, UK
