The Rose

The Rose

She gave and gave, until she had nothing left to give

Directed by Mark Rydell

Produced by 20th Century Fox

1979125 min6.7 / 10

A tragic portrait of a rock star's self-destruction, driven by the collision between artistic ambition and personal vulnerability.

Rock-and-roll singer Mary Rose Foster's romantic relationships and mental health are continuously imperilled by the demands of life on the road.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Rose sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does The Rose end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is The Rose violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Rose easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is The Rose scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

56/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity84

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise34

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Rose

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Rose

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Rose, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Rose, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Rose, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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