The Ballad of Jack and Rose
Seen it?2005 | 111 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Jack Slavin is an environmentalist with a heart condition who lives with his daughter, Rose, on an isolated island. While Jack fights against developers who wish to build in the area, he also craves more contact with other people. When he invites his girlfriend, Kathleen, and her sons, Rodney and Thaddius, to move in, Rose is upset. The complicated family dynamics makes things difficult for everyone in the house.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$712K worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 100K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rebecca Miller
- Daniel Day-LewisJack Slavin
- Camilla BelleRose Slavin
- Catherine KeenerKathleen
- Ryan McDonaldRodney
- Paul DanoThaddius
- Jason LeeGray
- Jena MaloneRed Berry
- Beau BridgesMarty Rance
- Susanna ThompsonMiriam Rance