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Rambling Rose

1991·Movie
1h 52min·R
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Family, history, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Innocence has never been so seductive.

In the Deep South of the 1930s, Rose is taken in by the Hillyer family to serve as housemaid so that she can avoid falling into a life of prostitution. Her appearence and personality is such that all men fall for her, and she knows it. She can't help herself from getting into trouble with men.
Southern DramaPeriod PieceTroubled WomanSexual AwakeningFamily RelationshipsCharacter StudyEmotional1930s SettingSmall Town Life

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Rambling Rose legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rambling Rose worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rambling Rose rated?

RSexual content

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

How long is Rambling Rose?

1 h 52 min

Rambling Rose runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rambling Rose?

Critics100
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate Rambling Rose higher (100) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Rambling Rose a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$6 million

No. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 84% of its budget.

What language is Rambling Rose in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rambling Rose?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rambling Rose in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.