RocknRolla (2008)
Kernel Score: 75% · 3,220 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller
Released: 2008-09-04
Runtime: 114 minutes
Is RocknRolla worth watching?
Worth watching. A fast, jokey London gangster caper with a good cast and a plot of double-crosses over a real estate scam. It follows the Guy Ritchie template closely, so it feels familiar, but it's still entertaining.
Watch it if you
- like sharp-tongued British crime comedies
- enjoy ensemble casts of crooks and fixers
Skip it if you
- want something different from Ritchie's earlier films
- dislike stylised, talky violence
Best for: Laddish night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch RocknRolla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When a Russian mobster sets up a real estate scam that generates millions of pounds, various members of London's criminal underworld pursue their share of the fortune. Various shady characters, including Mr One-Two, Stella the accountant, and Johnny Quid, a druggie rock-star, try to claim their slice.
RocknRolla parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that RocknRolla is an R-rated crime thriller about London gangsters, drug dealers, and criminal money schemes.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Crime-thriller violence among gangsters and mobsters.
- Language: Strong — Expected heavy profanity typical of an R-rated British crime film.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Strong — A drug-addicted rock star character and drug dealing are central to the plot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like RocknRolla
If you liked RocknRolla, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) — 89%: Ritchie's breakout: same London crooks and tangled schemes, funnier and tighter
- Snatch (2000) — 88%: Another Ritchie ensemble where every crook is chasing the same prize
- The Gentlemen (2020) — 86%: Ritchie's later London crime comedy, with a sharp cast
- Sexy Beast (2001) — 78%: British gangster story with a memorably menacing performance
- Pulp Fiction (1994) — 93%: Crime stories told with dark humour and great dialogue
- Heat (1995) — 89%: Serious, expertly built crime drama if you want a heavier take
Director
Cast
- Gerard Butler as One-Two
- Tom Wilkinson as Lenny Cole
- Thandiwe Newton as Stella
- Mark Strong as Archy
- Idris Elba as Mumbles
- Tom Hardy as Handsome Bob
- Karel Roden as Uri Omovich
- Toby Kebbell as Johnny Quid
- Jeremy Piven as Roman
- Ludacris as Mickey
RocknRolla FAQ
Is RocknRolla worth watching?
Worth watching. A fast, jokey London gangster caper with a good cast and a plot of double-crosses over a real estate scam. It follows the Guy Ritchie template closely, so it feels familiar, but it's still entertaining.
Where can I watch RocknRolla?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is RocknRolla OK for kids?
RocknRolla is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that RocknRolla is an R-rated crime thriller about London gangsters, drug dealers, and criminal money schemes.
What movies are like RocknRolla?
If you liked RocknRolla, try Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, The Gentlemen and Sexy Beast.