Official movie poster for Rogue Trader (1999), a drama history film

Rogue Trader(1999)

He'll risk everything to beat the system.

5.9(137)1h 41m1999-06-25
DramaHistoryThriller

Rogue Trader Synopsis

Rogue Trader tells the true story of Nick Leeson, an employee of Barings Bank who--after a successful trading run--ends up accumulating $1.4 billion in losses hidden in account #88888.

Rogue Trader (1999) is a drama, history and thriller film directed by James Dearden, released on June 25, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Ewan McGregor, Anna Friel, Nigel Lindsay and Tim McInnerny. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 137 ratings.

Director:
James Dearden
Writers:
Nick Leeson, James Dearden
Producers:
Janette Day, James Dearden, Paul Raphael
Cinematographer:
Jean-François Robin
Composer:
Richard Hartley
Production:
Granada Productions
Budget:
$12,800,000
Status:
Released

Rogue Trader (1999) Trailer

Watch the official trailer for Rogue Trader before you stream it.

Rogue Trader Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 137 ratings.

John Chard

5/10

My team were young, they were hungry, and they didn't have a clue. I don't have youth on my side, as regards Nick Leeson's quote that headlines this small review, but I was hungry for a good film and I didn't have a clue about what it would be like! Rogue Trader is the story of how wide boy Nick Leeson brought about the downfall of Barings Merchant Bank, one of the most financially historical institutions in…

Reviewed on February 21, 2016

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Rogue Trader – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Rogue Trader online?

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Rogue Trader (1999) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Rogue Trader?

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The main cast of Rogue Trader (1999) includes Ewan McGregor, Anna Friel, Nigel Lindsay, Tim McInnerny and Irene Ng. The film was directed by James Dearden. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Rogue Trader released?

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Rogue Trader was released on June 25, 1999 and runs for 1h 41m.

Is Rogue Trader worth watching?

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Rogue Trader (1999) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 137 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Rogue Trader?

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Yes. The official Rogue Trader trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.