The Rose
Seen it?1979 | 125 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It collected a shelf of major awards, it earned strong reviews (74% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved A Star Is Born or Better Man, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
Rock-and-roll singer Mary Rose Foster's romantic relationships and mental health are continuously imperilled by the demands of life on the road.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 3 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Golden Globe Awards: Best Original Song – Motion Picture, Golden Globe Awards: New Star of the Year – Actress. Also nominated for 4 Oscars, 2 more Golden Globes and 2 BAFTAs. Plus 2 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$29 million worldwide on a $9 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 117K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mark Rydell
- Bette MidlerMary Rose Foster
- Alan BatesRudge Campbell
- Frederic ForrestHuston Dyer
- Harry Dean StantonBilly Ray
- Barry PrimusDennis
- David KeithMal
- Sandra McCabeSarah
- Will HareMr. Leonard
- Rudy BondMonty
- Don CalfaDon Frank