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Bread and Roses (2001): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Bread and Roses (2001) movie poster

Bread and Roses is a 2001 drama directed by Ken Loach, starring Adrien Brody and Pilar Padilla. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $706,876 worldwide. Critics gave it 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

IMDb rating
7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes
67%
worldwide gross
$706.9K
Metascore
57
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Bread and Roses (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Ken Loach
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bread and Roses About?

The premise of Bread and Roses without spoilers.

In the tough streets of Los Angeles, a young Mexican woman named Maya seeks to escape poverty and build a better life. The film portrays her personal and professional challenges as she navigates a community often marginalized, highlighting the impact of social inequality. It's a powerful story about resilience and the pursuit of a brighter future, observed through a sensitive and insightful perspective.

Bread and Roses Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • janitor
  • justice
  • union
  • working conditions
  • wage
  • poverty
  • money
  • march
  • laborer
  • labor organizer
  • health insurance
  • embarrassment
+38 more
  • dental care
  • demonstration
  • democratic party
  • day laborer
  • crying
  • courage
  • corporation
  • coercion
  • cleaning lady
  • cesar chavez
  • celebration
  • attorney
  • arrest
  • african american
  • immigrant
  • deportation
  • cleaning crew
  • betrayal
  • labor activist
  • labor union
  • based on true story
  • independent film
  • three word title
  • mexican in usa
  • unionizing
  • union organizing
  • union organizer
  • workers' rights
  • social realism
  • labor law
  • speaking spanish
  • mexican in the united states
  • former prostitute
  • salvadoran
  • male nudity
  • male rear nudity
  • right
  • political commentary
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Cast & crew

Bread and Roses Cast

Adrien Brody leads the cast, with Pilar Padilla. Directed by Ken Loach.

From the director

More from Ken Loach

More films directed by Ken Loach, best-rated first: Sweet Sixteen, The Wind That Shakes the Barley, I, Daniel Blake and McLibel.

Full filmography
Ratings

Bread and Roses Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Bread and Roses 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

Box office

Bread and Roses Box Office

Bread and Roses grossed $706,876 worldwide. $533,479 came from the US and Canada and $173,397 (25%) from the rest of the world.

2001 box office

Worldwide gross

$706.9K

US & Canada
$533.5K
International
$173.4K
US & Canada 75% Rest of the world 25%
Videos

Bread and Roses Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Bread and Roses.

Bread And Roses - Trailer
Cars

Cars in Bread and Roses

15 cars on screen, including the 1979 Ford Club Wagon and the 1998 BMW M Roadster E36/7.

All 15 cars
  • 1979 Ford Club Wagon in Bread and Roses 1979 Ford Club Wagon Important role
  • 1998 BMW M Roadster E36/7 in Bread and Roses 1998 BMW M Roadster E36/7 Minor role
  • 1987 Chevrolet Caprice in Bread and Roses 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
  • Crown Security Coach in Bread and Roses Crown Security Coach Minor role
Details

Bread and Roses Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Pão e Rosas” and “빵과 장미”.

Also known as
  • Pão e Rosas
  • 빵과 장미
  • Pan y rosas
  • Kenyér és rózsa
  • 面包与玫瑰
  • Хлеб и Розы
  • Bröd och rosor
  • Chleb i róże
  • Хліб та троянди

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FAQ

Bread and Roses FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bread and Roses, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bread and Roses?

Bread and Roses runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was Bread and Roses released?

Bread and Roses was released on May 11, 2001.

Who directed Bread and Roses?

Bread and Roses was directed by Ken Loach.

More films by Ken Loach

Who is in the cast of Bread and Roses?

Bread and Roses stars Adrien Brody and Pilar Padilla.

How much did Bread and Roses make at the box office?

Bread and Roses grossed $706,876 worldwide ($533,479 domestic, $173,397 international).

How is Bread and Roses rated?

Bread and Roses has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.

Does Bread and Roses have a post-credit scene?

No. Bread and Roses has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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