Rambling Rose

Name: Rambling Rose
Genre: Drama
Released: 1991-09-10
Duration: 1 h 52 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Laura Dern, Robert Duvall, Diane Ladd, Lukas Haas, John Heard

1991·Movie·R·112 min·★ 6.2(81)

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“Innocence has never been so seductive.”

In the Deep South of the 1930s, Rose is taken in by the Hillyer family to serve as housemaid so that she can avoid falling into a life of prostitution. Her appearence and personality is such that all men fall for her, and she knows it. She can't help herself from getting into trouble with men.

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About Rambling Rose

Rambling Rose is a 1991 English-language drama film directed by Martha Coolidge. The cast is led by Laura Dern, Robert Duvall, Diane Ladd. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.

Rambling Rose was produced by Seven Arts Pictures and Carolco Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 10, 1991, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $6 million worldwide.

Director: Martha Coolidge
Writers: Calder Willingham
Release date: September 10, 1991
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $8 million
Box office: $6 million
Production: Seven Arts Pictures, Carolco Pictures

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Rambling Rose cast & crew

Rambling Rose was directed by Martha Coolidge and written by Calder Willingham.

The cast features Laura Dern as Rose, Robert Duvall as Mr. Hillyer, Diane Ladd as Mrs. Hillyer, Lukas Haas as Willcox "Buddy" Hillyer, John Heard as Older Willcox "Buddy" Hillyer, and Kevin Conway as Dr. Martinson.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elmer Bernstein, cinematography is by Johnny E. Jensen, and it was produced by Renny Harlin and Mario Kassar.

Is Rambling Rose worth watching?

Rambling Rose holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 81 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, Rambling Rose is worth a place on your watchlist.

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