Journey Through Rosebud

1972Movie1 h 33 min

83
GreatGoodWatch score

A tense, bleak drama movie about history and politics.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Story

Danny's concept of the American Indian was like a Hollywood movie... until he made his journey through Rosebud, South Dakota!

A young draft dodger helps militant Native Americans in their protest against the government at Wounded Knee.

Feels like

  • Political Drama
  • Native American Rights
  • Social Protest
  • Historical Conflict
  • Counter-Culture
  • Tense & Gritty
  • Activism Theme
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Confrontational
  • Period Piece

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Tom Gries
Written by
Albert Ruben
Produced by
David Gil

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Facts

March 2, 1972 · 1 h 33 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
March 2, 1972
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Journey Through Rosebud worth watching?"

Questions about Journey Through Rosebud

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Journey Through Rosebud worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 6.6).

Will I feel good after watching Journey Through Rosebud?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Journey Through Rosebud plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.