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Scotland, Pa.

Play trailer Poster for Scotland, Pa. R,  2002,  1h 44m,  Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 59% 74 Reviews Tomatometer 74% 5,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
59% Tomatometer 74 Reviews 74% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
"Scotland, Pa." is a black comedy retelling of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," set against the backdrop of a fast food restaurant in the early 70s, rural Pennsylvania. This classic tale of guilt and betrayal centers on the McBeths, Joe "Mac" (James LeGros) and Pat (Maura Tierney), who are stuck in their dead-end jobs at Duncan's Restaurant. Pat is getting restless and hatches a plan as Mac starts to see things - three hippies, (Andy Dick), (Amy Smart) and (Timothy "Speed" Levitch) to be exact.
Scotland, Pa.

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Critics Consensus

Though it's not as good as it could have been, Scotland PA shows cleverness at utilizing its premise.

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David Rooney Variety May 20, 2008
Offers more mild amusement than outright laughs... Go to Full Review
Steven Rosen Denver Post May 10, 2002
3/4
There are some truly wacky parallels with Shakespeare's play. Go to Full Review
Desson Thomson Washington Post Mar 22, 2002
4.5/5
It's simple, sizzly and very funny. Go to Full Review
Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Apr 4, 2026
4/5
‘…comes up trumps with a clever, funny version of the great tragedy…’ Go to Full Review
Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault Sep 3, 2022
F
It’s yet another indie movie that’s supposed to be hip and funny but never is. Go to Full Review
Ron Wells Film Threat Dec 6, 2005
3/5
This should have been a black comic masterpiece. Go to Full Review
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Finn R Apr 27, 2017 There is nothing bad about this movie. Excellent production, writing, acting, and Shakespeare to boot! One of my favorites!!
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Billy Morrissette

Director

James Le Gros

Joe "Mac" McBeth

Maura Tierney

Pat McBeth

Christopher Walken

Lt. Ernie McDuff

Kevin Corrigan

Anthony "Banco" Banconi

James Rebhorn

Norm Duncan

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Scotland, Pa.

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Synopsis "Scotland, Pa." is a black comedy retelling of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," set against the backdrop of a fast food restaurant in the early 70s, rural Pennsylvania. This classic tale of guilt and betrayal centers on the McBeths, Joe "Mac" (James LeGros) and Pat (Maura Tierney), who are stuck in their dead-end jobs at Duncan's Restaurant. Pat is getting restless and hatches a plan as Mac starts to see things - three hippies, (Andy Dick), (Amy Smart) and (Timothy "Speed" Levitch) to be exact.
Director
Billy Morrissette
Producer
Richard Shepard, Jonathan Stern
Screenwriter
Billy Morrissette, William Shakespeare
Distributor
Lot 47 Films
Production Co
Abandon Pictures, Paddy Wagon Productions, Veto Chip Productions
Rating
R (Some Nudity|Brief Violence|Language|Drug Content)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 15, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 13, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA)
$384.1K
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
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