External links
- Glenrothan at IMDb
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| Directed by | Brian Cox |
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| Cinematography | Jaime Ackroyd |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate UK |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Glenrothan is a 2025 British drama film directed by Brian Cox in his feature directorial debut. Described as a "love letter to Scotland", it stars Cox and Alan Cumming. The film premiered at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival on 11 September 2025.
After 35 years abroad, Donal returns to Scotland to make amends with his brother, Sandy.
The film was announced in September 2021. [1] [2] Director Brian Cox had previous worked on the radio drama series McLevy , written by David Ashton, who also co-wrote the screenplay for Glenrothan. Producer Neil Zeiger later urged Cox to direct Glenrothan himself, and he accepted. [3]
Principal photography began in Scotland in August 2024. [4] Filming locations included Glasgow and the village of Gartmore. [5] [6] Much of the distillery footage was filmed at Falkirk Whisky Distillery in Central Scotland. Production wrapped in October 2024. [7]
Protagonist Pictures owns the international sales rights to the film. [3] It premiered at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival on 11 September 2025. [8] [9] It will also be screened in the Grand Public section of the 20th Rome Film Festival in October 2025. [10]
