Glenrothan
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34
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
Positive:
0
Mixed:
2
Negative:
3

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
60
The GuardianPeter BradshawMay 8, 2026
It can be a bit soppy, sometimes resembling Sunday-night TV comfort food, but this big-hearted picture wins you over, and there are certainly some marvellous panoramic shots of the Highlands. Read full review
40
EmpireLaura VenningApr 23, 2026
Cox evidently harbours a profound love for his homeland, and it’s nice to see Alan Cumming and Shirley Henderson speaking in their native Scottish accents for a change. But while it may inspire you to book a Highland holiday, there’s little else to take away from such a soppy passion project. Read full review
30
VarietyJessica KiangSep 24, 2025
It’s unfortunate that the film itself is more like a bottom-shelf blend: easily drinkable, highly forgettable, bland. Worse still, it won’t get you even mildly buzzed. Read full review
30
ColliderRoss BonaimeSep 16, 2025
Glenrothan is cloying at times, but more often, irritating in its presentation of a story we’ve seen so many times before, done poorly. Read full review
25
IndieWireEsther ZuckermanSep 16, 2025
A waste of a talented cast, including Brian Cox, who pulls double duty as director. Read full review
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