Rob Roy vs U-571
Rob Roy has the higher audience score (6.7/10 against 6.5/10 for U-571). U-571 is the shorter watch at 1h 56m compared with 2h 19m. Rob Roy is the older of the two (1995 against 2000). Both are action, adventure, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Rob Roy
U-571| Rob Roy | U-571 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.7/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 1995 | 2000 |
| Length | 2h 19m | 1h 56m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War | Action, Adventure, War |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Michael Caton-Jones | Jonathan Mostow |
| Main cast | David Hayman, John Hurt, Brian Cox, Jason Flemyng, Ewan Stewart | Will Estes, David Keith, Jack Noseworthy, Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton |
Synopsis
Rob Roy
In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future, by borrowing money from the local nobility to buy cattle to herd to market. When the money is stolen, Rob is forced into a Robin Hood lifestyle to defend his family and honour.
U-571
In the midst of World War II, the battle under the sea rages and the Nazis have the upper hand as the Allies are unable to crack their war codes. However, after a wrecked U-boat sends out an SOS signal, the Allies realise this is their chance to seize the 'enigma coding machine'.