Rob Roy

Directed Michael Caton-Jones, 1995 R; 139 minutes “Strange. I thought I had seen enough sword fights in movies to last a lifetime, but I was wrong. The sword fight in Rob Roy reinvents the exercise, and the movie itself brings hot red blood to the costume genre.” — Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy McGregor (Liam Neeson) 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 to become an outlaw while seeking to defend his family and honor. Also starring Jessica Lange and John Hurt. The “My Favorite Films” series features tales of romance, humor, suspense, satire, and heroism with films since 1945. These films may hold special memories for you—no matter how many times you see them, they continue to draw you in once more. While many of these films are available through streaming, it's always more fun to see them in the theatre. In July, Cowtown Movie Classics (CMC) teams up with My Favorite Films for a high flying, steel clashing celebration of cinema’s greatest sword fights. Join host Ryan Bijan for four action packed films where acrobatics, artistry, and iconic blade to blade battles take center stage. Make a day of it at the Modern and include extra time to visit the galleries. Enjoy lunch in Café Modern and then settle in for an afternoon screening, or plan for a coffee break afterwards with fellow film enthusiasts. Screenings are at 2 pm most Wednesdays in the auditorium. Tickets are $5 (FREE for Modern members) and are available at the Museum’s admission desk or online here.