Movie

Restless Natives

1985 · 89 min

A light-hearted, cheeky caper that feels like a Scottish folk tale with a wink, full of charm and gentle rebellion.

Tagline: Scotland's most notorious public enemies
Overview: Two lads in Edinburgh embark on a non-violent spree of robberies. They dress up in clown masks and act as modern highwaymen, robbing coach loads of tourists in the highlands. In the process they become folk heroes to the locals.
How it feels: Whimsical, warm, satirical and cynical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Class, rebellion, friendship, crime
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: class
rebellion
friendship
crime
freedom
Places: big city
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild