The Rose Tattoo

The Rose Tattoo

The boldest story of love you have ever been permitted to see! Seething with realism and frankness!

Directed by Daniel Mann

Produced by Paramount Pictures

1955117 min6.9 / 10

A passionate, emotionally frank drama about a widow's journey from grief and betrayal toward new love and self-discovery, grounded in Italian-American family life.

A grieving widow embarks on a new romance when she discovers her late husband had been cheating on her.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Rose Tattoo sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is The Rose Tattoo scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Rose Tattoo easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does The Rose Tattoo end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

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

42/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity20

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise48

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Rose Tattoo

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Rose Tattoo

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Rose Tattoo, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Rose Tattoo, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Rose Tattoo, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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