Rosewood
“In 1923, a black town in Florida was burned to the ground, its people murdered because of a lie. Some escaped and survived because of the courage and compassion of a few extraordinary people. This film is for them.”
Spurred by a white woman's lie, vigilantes destroy a black Florida town and slay inhabitants in 1923.
Where to watch Rosewood in United States
Kanopy
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Spectrum On DemandClick a service to open Rosewood there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Rosewood streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Rosewood
Rosewood is a 1997 English-language drama, history and action film directed by John Singleton. The cast is led by Ving Rhames, Jon Voight, Don Cheadle. It has a runtime of 2h 22m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Rosewood was produced by Peters Entertainment, New Deal Productions, and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 21, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $13 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Singleton
- Writers
- Gregory Poirier
- Release date
- February 21, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $13 million
- Production
- Peters Entertainment, New Deal Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Rosewood cast & crew
Rosewood was directed by John Singleton and written by Gregory Poirier.
The cast features Ving Rhames as Mann, Jon Voight as John Wright, Don Cheadle as Sylvester Carrier, Bruce McGill as Duke Purdy, Loren Dean as James Taylor, and Elise Neal as Beulah (Scrappie).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Williams, cinematography is by Johnny E. Jensen, and it was produced by Tracy Barone and Jon Peters.
Is Rosewood worth watching?
Rosewood holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 122 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 22m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and action, Rosewood is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Rosewood
In United States, you can stream Rosewood on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Rosewood
Ving Rhames
Mann
Jon Voight
John Wright
Don Cheadle
Sylvester Carrier
Bruce McGill
Duke Purdy
Loren Dean
James Taylor
Elise Neal
Beulah (Scrappie)
Michael Rooker
Sheriff Walker
Robert Patrick
Lover
Esther Rolle
Aunt Sarah
Catherine Kellner
Fanny Taylor
Akosua Busia
Jewel
Mark Boone Junior
Poly
Rosewood — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Rosewood in United States?
Rosewood is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Rosewood on Kanopy?
Yes — Rosewood is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Rosewood in?
Rosewood is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Rosewood?
Rosewood runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).
▸What is Rosewood rated?
Rosewood is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 122 ratings.
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