Rambling Rose

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Rambling Rose

R

Released Sep 20, 1991

1h 55m

Comedy

Drama

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During the Great Depression, a Southern family hires the domestic services of Rose (Laura Dern), a damaged woman who hopes to avoid prostitution as a way of life. While in the employ of the household, Rose begins to develop feelings for the father of the family (Robert Duvall), who must continually rebuff her unwanted sexual advances. Meanwhile, Rose also develops a relationship with the 13-year-old son, Buddy (Lukas Haas). Eventually the father begins to reach the limits of his tolerance.

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Critics Consensus

A touching. bittersweet, and wonderfully-acted film.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

The intimate rhythms these two superb actors work up together capture a lifetime of marriage. Duvall and Ladd are the true heart and soul of Rambling Rose.

Feb 7, 2018

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: B

Sep 7, 2011

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Peter Travers

Rolling Stone

It's a beauty.

May 12, 2001

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Sean Burns

WBUR’s Arts & Culture

A much tougher movie than it might first appear from the gauzy, nostalgic trappings, dealing frankly with matters of sexual abuse and the means by which society empowers frightened men to inflict their wills upon women they find intimidating.

Mar 28, 2024

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Dave Giannini

InSession Film

Rambling Rose, make no mistake, is absolutely a challenging film. An individual viewer’s reaction, depending on experience and sensitivity, might be quite different.

Feb 27, 2024

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

A film of incongruous luminosity and sweetness. [Full review in Spanish]

Jan 4, 2023

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Chinu D

It’s a really good movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/20/24

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Adiya A

This idea of the filmmaker made the movie more accessible to more people.

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08/20/24

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Bulgantamir B

It was the best movie of that time

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/20/24

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Geke g

Extraordinary feeling

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/30/24

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Munkhchimeg T

Interesting movie. Has deep feelings

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/30/24

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Gnr E

What a lovely movie/story. Its just melt my heart.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/29/24

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Martha Coolidge

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Laura Dern

Rose

Robert Duvall

Daddy

Diane Ladd

Mother

Lukas Haas

Buddy

John Heard

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Synopsis

During the Great Depression, a Southern family hires the domestic services of Rose (Laura Dern), a damaged woman who hopes to avoid prostitution as a way of life. While in the employ of the household, Rose begins to develop feelings for the father of the family (Robert Duvall), who must continually rebuff her unwanted sexual advances. Meanwhile, Rose also develops a relationship with the 13-year-old son, Buddy (Lukas Haas). Eventually the father begins to reach the limits of his tolerance.

Director: Martha Coolidge
Producer: Renny Harlin
Distributor: Pioneer Entertainment, Artisan Entertainment, New Line Cinema
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 20, 1991, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 20, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.3M
Runtime: 1h 55m
Sound Mix: Surround

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