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The Tale of Ruby Rose

1988·Movie
1h 40min·PG

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Scare4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

The mind, history, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The year is 1933. Ruby Rose (Melita Jurisic) is an Australian woman living with her Welsh immigrant husband Henry (Chris Haywood) in the Tasmanian highlands. Cut off from her superjudgmental family, for whom Henry had once worked as a humble farm hand, Ruby remains isolated in her tiny house. Superstitiously terrified of the dark, she begins developing her own folklore about the inky blackness that surrounds her each night; this folklore eventually develops into Ruby's own personal religion, created to ward off the evils that she imagines lurk in every corner. Only by venturing out of her house and rekindling her relationship with her embittered father is Ruby able to exorcise her fears. Almost hypnotic in its stark beauty, Tale of Ruby Rose is proof enough that writer/director Roger Scholes deserves to be far better known.
Australian GothicPsychological DramaSuperstitionFear of the DarkTasmanian HighlandsIsolation and ParanoiaStrong Female LeadIntense AtmosphereSpiritual Journey

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Is The Tale of Ruby Rose worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Tale of Ruby Rose rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Tale of Ruby Rose?

1 h 40 min

The Tale of Ruby Rose runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is The Tale of Ruby Rose in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch The Tale of Ruby Rose?

2AUNZ

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