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The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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The Ballad of Jack and Rose is a 2005 drama directed by Rebecca Miller, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Camilla Belle and Catherine Keener. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $916,051 worldwide. Critics gave it 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.

IMDb rating
6.5/10
worldwide gross
$916.1K
Metascore
59
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The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Director
Rebecca Miller
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Ballad of Jack and Rose About?

The premise of The Ballad of Jack and Rose without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Environmentalist Jack Slavin faces a personal crisis while dedicating his life to conservation, battling both a heart condition and a sense of isolation. His life takes an unexpected turn when he welcomes his girlfriend’s children to their secluded island retreat. The arrival of these outsiders disrupts the fragile harmony of their sanctuary and unveils intricate family relationships, forcing everyone to confront difficult truths and navigate shifting loyalties.

The Ballad of Jack and Rose Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • loss of virginity
  • father daughter relationship
  • pet dog
  • scotsman
  • giving someone a haircut
  • vermont
  • scottish accent
  • commune
  • environmentalism
  • wetland
  • teenage girl
  • single parent
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  • oedipal complex
  • mother son relationship
  • land development
  • land developer
  • housing development
  • hippie
  • heart disease
  • heart attack
  • geodesic dome
  • blood stain
  • altruism
  • alternative energy
  • kiss
  • illness
  • coming of age
  • death of father
  • incestuous kiss
  • accidental fall
  • engineer
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • directed by writer
  • broken limb
  • year 1986
  • shotgun
  • hippie commune
  • landscaper
  • death of male protagonist
  • self sufficiency
  • implied fellatio
  • setting a fire
  • watching home movies
  • implied rear entry sex
  • sexual awakening
  • jealous teenager
  • voyeurism
  • virgin wants to have sex
  • woman wears underwear
  • casual virgin sex
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Cast & crew

The Ballad of Jack and Rose Cast

Daniel Day-Lewis leads the cast, with Camilla Belle and Catherine Keener. Directed by Rebecca Miller.

From the director

More from Rebecca Miller

More films directed by Rebecca Miller, best-rated first: Personal Velocity: Three Portraits, She Came to Me, The Private Lives of Pippa Lee and Arthur Miller: Writer.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Ballad of Jack and Rose Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Ballad of Jack and Rose 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.

Plot

The Ballad of Jack and Rose Plot Summary

What happens in The Ballad of Jack and Rose from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Jack Slavin, portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis, is a Scottish farmer grappling with a heart condition while living in solitude with his teenage daughter, Rose, played by Camilla Belle, on a remote island that was once home to a vibrant hippie commune. He faces the relentless challenge of preventing land developers from encroaching on the beautiful wetlands surrounding their home. Rose is a stunning yet reclusive young woman with a deep love for gardening, having spent her life isolated from the outside world due to her father’s decision to homeschool her following her mother’s departure.

Full summary

The whole story of The Ballad of Jack and Rose, scene by scene

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Box office

The Ballad of Jack and Rose Box Office

The Ballad of Jack and Rose grossed $916,051 worldwide. $712,275 came from the US and Canada and $203,776 (22%) from the rest of the world.

2005 box office

Worldwide gross

$916.1K

US & Canada
$712.3K
International
$203.8K
US & Canada 78% Rest of the world 22%
Videos

The Ballad of Jack and Rose Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Ballad of Jack and Rose.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Ballad of Jack and Rose?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What condition does Jack Slavin suffer from?

Cars

Cars in The Ballad of Jack and Rose

58 cars on screen, including the Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR and the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR.

All 58 cars
  • Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR in The Ballad of Jack and Rose Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR Main role
  • 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR in The Ballad of Jack and Rose 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR Main role
  • 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu in The Ballad of Jack and Rose 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Important role
  • 1973 Ford LTD Wagon in The Ballad of Jack and Rose 1973 Ford LTD Wagon Important role
Details

The Ballad of Jack and Rose Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “不伦恋曲” and “Բալլադը Ջեքի և Ռոզի Մասին”.

Also known as
  • 不伦恋曲
  • Բալլադը Ջեքի և Ռոզի Մասին
  • La storia di Jack e Rose
  • Tehlikeli Masumiyet
  • La balada de Jack y Rose
  • Jack és Rose balladája
  • Баллада о Джеке и Роуз
  • Ostrov samoty
  • הבלדה על ג'ק ורוז
  • 杰克和露丝的情歌
  • Балада за Джак и Роуз
  • Ballada o Jacku i Rose
+3 more
  • O Mundo de Jack e Rose
  • 발라드 오브 잭 앤 로즈
  • ขอให้โลกนี้มีเพียงเรา

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FAQ

The Ballad of Jack and Rose FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Ballad of Jack and Rose, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Ballad of Jack and Rose?

The Ballad of Jack and Rose runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was The Ballad of Jack and Rose released?

The Ballad of Jack and Rose was released on March 25, 2005.

Who directed The Ballad of Jack and Rose?

The Ballad of Jack and Rose was directed by Rebecca Miller.

More films by Rebecca Miller

Who is in the cast of The Ballad of Jack and Rose?

The Ballad of Jack and Rose stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Camilla Belle and Catherine Keener.

How much did The Ballad of Jack and Rose make at the box office?

The Ballad of Jack and Rose grossed $916,051 worldwide ($712,275 domestic, $203,776 international).

How is The Ballad of Jack and Rose rated?

The Ballad of Jack and Rose has 6.5/10 on IMDb and 59 on Metacritic.

Does The Ballad of Jack and Rose have a post-credit scene?

No. The Ballad of Jack and Rose has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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