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Rambling Rose

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1991 | 112 min | Drama

Friday Night Flickearly rating

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

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 52 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect sex.

In the Deep South of the 1930s, Rose is taken in by the Hillyer family to serve as housemaid so that she can avoid falling into a life of prostitution. Her appearence and personality is such that all men fall for her, and she knows it. She can't help herself from getting into trouble with men.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 3 Independent Spirit Awards: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Feature, Independent Spirit Awards: Best Director, Independent Spirit Awards: Best Supporting Female. Also nominated for 2 Oscars, 2 Golden Globes and 2 more Independent Spirit Awards. Plus 2 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $6 million worldwide on a $8 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 111K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Martha Coolidge

  • Laura DernRose
  • Robert DuvallMr. Hillyer
  • Diane LaddMrs. Hillyer
  • Lukas HaasWillcox "Buddy" Hillyer
  • John HeardOlder Willcox "Buddy" Hillyer
  • Kevin ConwayDr. Martinson
  • Robert John BurkeDave Wilkie
  • Lisa JakubFrances "Dolly" Hillyer
  • Evan LockwoodWarren "Waski" Hillyer
  • Matthew SutherlandBilly