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Rosemary's Baby

1968·Movie
2h 18min·R
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Masterful craft, high energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare7
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

The mind, history, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

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A young couple, Rosemary and Guy, moves into an infamous New York apartment building, known by frightening legends and mysterious events, with the purpose of starting a family.
Psychological HorrorSlow Burn SuspenseParanoid ThrillerGothic Urban SettingChilling AtmosphereCult & ConspiracyDisturbing ThemesClassic HorrorExistential Dread

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Where can I stream Rosemary's Baby legally?

Rosemary's Baby is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rosemary's Baby worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 96). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rosemary's Baby rated?

RSexual contentDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Rosemary's Baby?

2 h 18 min

Rosemary's Baby runs 2 h 18 min.

Is Rosemary's Baby based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rosemary's Baby?

Critics97
Audiences83

Not quite. Critics rate Rosemary's Baby higher (97) than audiences (83). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Rosemary's Baby a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$33 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $33 million worldwide, 10.4 times its budget.

What language is Rosemary's Baby in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rosemary's Baby?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rosemary's Baby in 90 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rosemary's Baby use?

Extreme DoormatShout-OutHair of Gold, Heart of GoldWeight Loss HorrorDark Is EvilCharacter TicsFace–Heel TurnSacrificial LionVisionary VillainSpiteful SpitMama BearEvil Is Pettyand 128 more

TV Tropes lists 140 storytelling tropes for Rosemary's Baby, including Extreme Doormat, Shout-Out, Hair of Gold, Heart of Gold.