What is the Metascore for The Rover?

The Rover has a Metascore of 64 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch The Rover?

The Rover is available on HBO Max. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is The Rover streaming in?

The Rover streams on U-NEXT in Japan; HBO Max in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Crime Drama

The Rover

Directed by David Michôd · 2014 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

The Rover (2014) earns a 65% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (68%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (54%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

65%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

68% Editorial Rating

54% Audience snapshot · excluded

64 Metascore

★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.2

6.4 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 43m
Cast: Robert Pattinson , Guy Pearce , Scoot McNairy , David Field , Susan Prior , Anthony Hayes , Tawanda Manyimo , Nash Edgerton , Gillian Jones , Richard Green
Streaming: HBO Max
Country: Australia
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for The Rover (2014)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

HBO Max

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

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Where to watch The Rover by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	U-NEXT
United States	HBO Max

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (68/100).
Audience reception was lukewarm (54%).
Metascore is generally favorable (64/100).
Celluloid Score 65% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is The Rover worth watching?

Yes — The Rover earns a 65% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Critics (68%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (54%).

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.

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