# The Rover (2014) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-rover-2014/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 63% |
| Critic Score | 68% |
| Audience Score | 54% |
| Metascore | 64/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.2/5 |
| IMDb | 6.4/10 |
| Director | David Michôd |
| Genres | Crime, Drama |
| Runtime | 103 min |

## Quick answer

The Rover (2014) earns a 63% Celluloid Score — Recommended. David Michôd’s scorched Australian thriller — Pattinson’s wounded simpleton opposite Guy Pearce is raw and affecting. Metascore 64/100. Directed by David Michôd.

## Critics consensus

David Michôd’s scorched Australian thriller — Pattinson’s wounded simpleton opposite Guy Pearce is raw and affecting.

## Synopsis

Ten years after a severe economic collapse in the western world, lawlessness reigns and life is cheap. Eric is a lone drifter, and his car is his only possession. When a gang steals it, Eric comes across the injured Rey, left behind by the car thieves. The pair form an unlikely and uneasy alliance.

## Cast

Robert Pattinson, Guy Pearce, Scoot McNairy, David Field, Susan Prior, Anthony Hayes, Tawanda Manyimo, Nash Edgerton, Gillian Jones, Richard Green

## Common questions

**Is The Rover worth watching?**
The Rover holds a 63% Celluloid Score. David Michôd’s scorched Australian thriller — Pattinson’s wounded simpleton opposite Guy Pearce is raw and affecting.

**What is The Rover about?**
Ten years after a severe economic collapse in the western world, lawlessness reigns and life is cheap. Eric is a lone drifter, and his car is his only possession. When a gang steals it, Eric comes across the injured Rey, left behind by the car thieves. The pair form an unlikely and uneasy alliance.

**Who directed The Rover?**
The Rover (2014) was directed by David Michôd.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Rover?**
63% — the average of five public sources: critics 68%, audience 54%, Metascore 64/100, Letterboxd 3.2/5, and IMDb 6.4/10.

**Where can I watch The Rover?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Rover page for current options.

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