Actors and Scots politicians have slammed Cineworld's decision to not screen the new Robert the Bruce film in Scotland.

The cinema giant has confirmed they have no plans to screen the biopic in any of its Scots venues since its release on Friday.

Actor Angus Macfadyen, who reprises his role as Bruce from Braveheart, says they did not respond when offered the film.

He has joined a course of cinema-lovers angered by the company's decision, and now their outrage has been recognised by an Oscar-winning actor.

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Tim Robbins, known for his starring role in Shawshank Redemption, sent a message of solidarity to his 'brother' after the backlash took Twitter by storm.

Macfadyen urged Scots to 'fill every seat in Scotland' to 'prove Cineworld wrong' after it was confirmed the film would not be shown in any of their nine Scottish branches.

Robbins, who won an Oscar in 2004, has now sided against Cineworld and supported calls for it to reverse its decision.

He said: "Can't wait to see this in the US. In the meantime let's help brother Macfadyen get his film shown in Scotland!"

Others on social media have called for a boycott of the cinema giant - with some even canceling their annual membership cards.

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More than 1,000 people have signed a petition calling for the film to be shown in Scotland.

Their calls have seen backings from Scots politicians Ross Greer and Carol Monaghan, who have both added to the criticism.

The Green MSP said: "A movie about Robert the Bruce doesn't have commercial appeal in Scotland? Really?"

SNP MP Carol Monaghan took to Twitter to demand answers from Cineworld.