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2008

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The story of Ian Hamilton, a dedicated nationalist who reignited Scottish national pride in the 1950s with his daring raid on the heart of England to bring the Stone of Scone back to Scotland. Read more

Starring	Kate Mara, Billy Boyd, Ciaron Kelly, Robert Carlyle
Director	Charles Martin Smith
Genres	Action/Adventure, Comedy

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- The eponymous rock is no more than a heavy lump of sandstone but to the Scots it represents a symbol of their... read more on Time Out
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- - Derek Adams
  - Time Out
  - 10 Dec 2008 at 02:26
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  A story that needs to be told
  
  There is a lot of controversy over the issue of the Stone of Destiny. Many people believe that the Stone was never taken to England, but rather remained in ... read more »
  
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  - Arbobug
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  - Dundee
  - 22 Oct 2008 at 21:59
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  STONE OF DESTINY
  
  Lightweight but watchable enough tale of the young scots nationalists attempt to return the stone of destiny from westminster abbey to scotland.
  
  The ... read more »
  
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  - 28 Jul 2011 at 12:41
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  Stone hunting.
  
  This story probably does not have too much interest to those outside of Scotland but for the Scots it is fascinating. As a movie it is enjoyable without being ... read more »
  
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  - Scotland
  - 21 Mar 2011 at 17:50
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  Poor
  
  A fair attempt to tell the story, but the cast do not engage you at all; there is very little to draw you in. A very average TVM-style film, but with a budget... read more »
  
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  - Yorkshire
  - 23 Apr 2010 at 15:27
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  stone of destiny
  
  an excellent film that made me laugh at the same time as filling me with that feeling of patriotic enthusiasm for the hero even though he was attempting to ... read more »
  
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- - krissmiller
  - 5 reviews
  - Leven
  - 05 Nov 2009 at 11:32
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  Rubbish
  
  Abosolute rubbish.
  
  I watched the first 30 minutes then turned it off. Any more time and I would have gnawed off my right foot.
  
  Avoid!
  
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  - Wokingham
  - 14 Sep 2009 at 14:53
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  Stone of Destiny
  
  One of the best Scottish films I have ever seen, shows the good and the bad. Although this film isnt strictly speaking a comedy it did have funny moments, when... read more »
  
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- - bob23
  - 10 reviews
  - Tarbert, Scotland
  - 01 Sep 2009 at 11:02
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  Good Brit Film
  
  A bit like a modern Ealing Comedy. Well worth a watch, and a sort of true story.
  
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  - n wales
  - 22 Aug 2009 at 23:31
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  Much better than the reviews
  
  A very enjoyable rendition of the theft of the stone of destiny by Scotland's young bloods. Good acting, and an enjoyable film all round.
  
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  - Scotland
  - 20 Aug 2009 at 15:35
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  worth a watch
  
  I really enjoyed this film I wasn't really sure what I was going to see but so glad I watched it and will buy it to add to my collection. It is a nice tale... read more »
  
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  - NEWNHAM
  - 06 Aug 2009 at 18:34
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  Excellent
  
  This tale was told fantastically by the director. Very accurate. highly recommend it
  
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  - Livingston
  - 21 Jul 2009 at 15:44
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  A story that needs to be told
  
  There is a lot of controversy over the issue of the Stone of Destiny. Many people believe that the Stone was never taken to England, but rather remained in ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 648153
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  - Arbobug
  - 16 reviews
  - Dundee
  - 22 Oct 2008 at 21:59
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  Enjoyable caper
  
  An enjoyable Ealing comedy style caper with absorbing story telling and perfomances. The film's weakness is that it is clearly aimed at a North American ... read more »
  
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  - Windsor
  - 30 Oct 2008 at 17:02
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  Geographically Inaccurate
  
  Did anybody notice that the road from London to Glasgow apparently runs through Glenfinnan? And that the cloisters at Glasgow University were used to represent ... read more »
  
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  - Falkirk
  - 27 May 2009 at 08:09
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  Utter rubbish
  
  We tried hard with this film as we were interested in the historical emphasis. We gave up about three parts through - partly because the only credible location ... read more »
  
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  - 29 Apr 2009 at 08:48
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  EXCELLENT!
  
  Waited with anticipation to see this and wasn't let down, very well directed and acted by all. A true Scottish patriot fikm.
  
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  - Glasgow
  - 24 Apr 2009 at 11:17
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  Stone of Destiny
  
  A student prank that made a small note in scottish history. Funny well acted and highly entertaining
  
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  - Glasgow
  - 05 Jul 2009 at 21:04
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  Excellent
  
  This tale was told fantastically by the director. Very accurate. highly recommend it
  
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  - Livingston
  - 21 Jul 2009 at 15:44
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  worth a watch
  
  I really enjoyed this film I wasn't really sure what I was going to see but so glad I watched it and will buy it to add to my collection. It is a nice tale... read more »
  
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  - NEWNHAM
  - 06 Aug 2009 at 18:34
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  Much better than the reviews
  
  A very enjoyable rendition of the theft of the stone of destiny by Scotland's young bloods. Good acting, and an enjoyable film all round.
  
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  - Scotland
  - 20 Aug 2009 at 15:35
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  Good Brit Film
  
  A bit like a modern Ealing Comedy. Well worth a watch, and a sort of true story.
  
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  - n wales
  - 22 Aug 2009 at 23:31

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