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The Ballad of Jack and Rose

2005·Movie
1h 51min·R
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

Selfhood begins with a walking away, and love is proved in the letting go.

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.
Melancholy Family DramaEnvironmentalist ThemesComplex Father-Daughter RelationshipSlow-Paced Character StudyIntense Emotional AtmosphereIsolated SettingComing-of-AgeDysfunctional Family DynamicsPsychological Tension

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Ballad of Jack and Rose legally?

The Ballad of Jack and Rose is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Ballad of Jack and Rose worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ballad of Jack and Rose rated?

RSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is The Ballad of Jack and Rose?

1 h 51 min

The Ballad of Jack and Rose runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Ballad of Jack and Rose?

Critics53
Audiences65

Not quite. Audiences rate The Ballad of Jack and Rose higher (65) than critics (53). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Ballad of Jack and Rose a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$712,294

No. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $712,294 worldwide, 47% of its budget.

What language is The Ballad of Jack and Rose in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Ballad of Jack and Rose?

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