The Rose (1979): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Rose is a 1979 romantic drama starring Bette Midler and Alan Bates. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $29.2 million worldwide. It earned 7 award nominations, including Best Actress in a Leading Role at the BAFTA 1981. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Original language
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Telugu - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Rose About?
The premise of The Rose without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a romantic trip, Ravi and Sweta’s peaceful getaway takes a disturbing turn when they stumble upon an unusual elderly couple living in the woods. As they attempt to escape this unsettling place, they find themselves caught in a web of secrets and unsettling occurrences. The couple’s presence and the strange, recurring melody create tension and test the strength of Ravi and Sweta’s relationship, forcing them to confront hidden longings and the unsettling nature of their surroundings.
The Rose Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- self destructiveness
- roses
- bath house
- female singer
- songwriter
- singer
- rock music
- inspired by a true story
- backstage drama
- business
- drugs
- awol
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- driver
- demand
- signing an autograph
- autograph
- helicopter
- infidelity
- unfaithfulness
- extramarital affair
- wrapped in a bedsheet
- male nudity
- hairy chest
- after party
- private plane
- strange behavior
- sauna
- argument in car
- pulled on stage
- female impersonator
- polish joke
- hotel
- bar fight
- diner
- drunken argument
- redneck
- gold record
- country singer
- blues
- rock 'n' roll
- chanting
- impatient audience
- stopwatch
- diva
- backstage
- return home
- attention
- mob of reporters
- male female relationship
- overwork
The Rose Cast
Bette Midler leads the cast, with Alan Bates.
The Rose Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Rose 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
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TMDB 66% User score
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The Rose Plot Summary
What happens in The Rose from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In late 1969, Mary Rose Foster, a famous rock and roll diva known as “The Rose,” enjoys fame but endures a lonely, exhausting personal life. She is exploited and overworked by her gruff, greedy manager and promoter Rudge Campbell. While she presents a bold, brassy exterior, Rose is insecure, battles alcoholism, and has a past with drugs, which fuels her craving for validation. Driven by a need to reconnect with her Florida hometown, she plans to return as a superstar to perform for the people from her past.
Full summary
The whole story of The Rose, scene by scene
The Rose Box Office
The Rose grossed $29.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$29.2M
- US & Canada
- $29.2M
The Rose Awards & Nominations
The Rose earned 7 award nominations, including Best Actress in a Leading Role at the BAFTA 1981. The 7 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Golden Globes 1980.
7 nominations2 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1981 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Bette Midler
- Nominated Best Sound
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Golden Globes 1980 5 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
- Nominated Best Original Song
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actress) – Bette Midler
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor) – Frederic Forrest
- Nominated New Star of the Year – Actress – Bette Midler
The Rose Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 2 trailers, 1 teaser and 2 featurettes.
- Trailer The Rose | #TBT Trailer | 20th Century FOX
- Teaser The Rose 1979 TV trailer
- Featurette Bette Midler on The Rose
- Featurette Vilmos Zsigmond on THE ROSE
How Well Do You Know The Rose?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the real name of the famous rock and roll diva known as 'The Rose'?
Cars in The Rose
13 cars on screen, including the 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 and the 1967 Lincoln Continental Executive Limousine.
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1969 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Important role -
1967 Lincoln Continental Executive Limousine Important role -
1974 Checker Taxicab Minor role -
1959 Ford F-Series Minor role
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Movies Like The Rose
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Rose Tattoo, The Rose King and Rose.
The Rose FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of The Rose, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Rose?
The Rose runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was The Rose released?
The Rose was released on November 7, 1979.
Who is in the cast of The Rose?
The Rose stars Bette Midler and Alan Bates.
How much did The Rose make at the box office?
The Rose grossed $29.2 million worldwide.
How is The Rose rated?
The Rose has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 67 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Was The Rose nominated for any awards?
The Rose received 7 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does The Rose have a post-credit scene?
No. The Rose has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Rose in?
The original language of The Rose is Telugu.
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