Name: The Rose Tattoo
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1955-12-12
Duration: 1 h 57 min
Cast: Anna Magnani, Burt Lancaster, Marisa Pavan, Ben Cooper, Virginia Grey

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

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

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Classic Hollywood Drama
Romantic Reawakening
Grief & Recovery
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Emotional Journey
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Strong Female Lead

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Directed by: Daniel Mann
Written by: Tennessee Williams
Produced by: Hal B. Wallis
Music by: Alex North

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Facts

December 12, 1955 · 1 h 57 min · NR

Released: December 12, 1955
Runtime: 1 h 57 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Also spoken: Italian
Made in: United States
Available in: 28 countries

Tropes

You're Just Jealous, Groin Attack, Relative-ly Flimsy Excuse +9

You're Just Jealous
Groin Attack
Relative-ly Flimsy Excuse
Piggy Bank
Rule of Symbolism
Warding Gestures
In the Blood
The Mourning After
Funny Conception Story
Real Men Wear Pink
Men Don't Cry
High-School Dance

12 of 38 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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Where can I stream The Rose Tattoo?

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In the United States, The Rose Tattoo is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Rose Tattoo worth watching?

68

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%).

Is The Rose Tattoo good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Rose Tattoo plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Rose Tattoo use?

You're Just JealousGroin AttackRelative-ly Flimsy ExcusePiggy BankRule of SymbolismWarding GesturesIn the BloodThe Mourning AfterFunny Conception StoryReal Men Wear PinkMen Don't CryHigh-School Danceand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including You're Just Jealous, Groin Attack, and Relative-ly Flimsy Excuse.