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Glenrothan (Cert 12A)

Fri 24 – Thu 30 Apr 2026

Two brothers following a violent exchange with their father on the day of their mother's funeral, the younger of the two left their Highland home for America. After many years, they reunite in the land of their birth.

Director: Brian Cox

Starring: Shirley Henderson, Alan Cumming, Brian Cox

After 35 years in Chicago, Donal (Cumming) reluctantly returns to the Scottish Highlands to make amends with his estranged older brother, Sandy (Cox). Sandy needs Donal to take over the family’s whisky distillery or he will be forced to sell and give up on the family’s legacy. But their reunion forces the brothers to confront the past and the real reason Donal left Glenrothan.

Filming locationsGlenrothan shot on location in Scotland, including at Kippen, Gartmore and Edinburgh.

Premiere: Glenrothan received its World Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival 2025. The film closed the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival.

Image credit: Protagonist Pictures