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In this authentic, entertaining, and tragic film, Bette Midler plays Rose, a talented but exhausted, alcoholic rock star whose entire life is controlled by her cutthroat manager, Rudge (Alan Bates). Taking a bleak look at the downside of the music industry, THE ROSE chronicles the precipitous fall of this fictional rock & roll .. Read more

Starring	Bette Midler, Alan Bates, Frederic Forrest, David Keith
Director	Mark Rydell
Genres	Drama

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- An unattractive, hysterical, foul-mouthed show business biopic roughly based on Janis Joplin, this does afford an undisciplined night-club talent a role to get her teeth into.
- 31528
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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  This film is a strong ...
  
  This film is a strong indictment of the inhuman demands of the pop music industry. Bette Midler, in her first major film, is stunning as the tired, alcoholic ... read more »
  
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  - Wind_Pilot#1
  - ROMSEY
  - 15 Jun 2004 at 23:37
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  Some say love....
  
  Obviously if you love Bette or Janis or both you'll love this film - but even if you don't its still a journey worth taking. Inspired by the events of ... read more »
  
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- - idclare72
  - 5 reviews
  - Salford
  - 07 Aug 2011 at 14:52
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  the rose
  
  good film for its day oscar nom throughroly deserved . could have shown more of a back story to the life of rose and her manager to show how she got were she ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - manchester
  - 17 Apr 2010 at 13:09
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  The rose
  
  Its a good film but old, lots of drinking in it, the best bit is the end which is what it all builds up to but can get boring in parts.
  
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- - dondonshannah
  - 71 reviews
  - scotland
  - 08 Feb 2010 at 11:03
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  the less glamorous side of fame
  
  I saw this film in my teens when it came out and enjoyed it then. I watched it for nostalgia and expected not to like it. I also thought my husband would hate ... read more »
  
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  - New Milton
  - 20 Jun 2009 at 20:38
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  Fabulous
  
  Bette Middler is absolutely superb in this film.....she had me believing i was watching a docu....the music was great and supporting cast good.
  
  If ... read more »
  
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- - BUBBLES1972
  - 35 reviews
  - Bridgend
  - 19 Apr 2009 at 23:16
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  The Rose
  
  I really enjoyed this film about a faded rock star loosely based on Janice Joplin. I thought Bette Midler who played Rose was excellent in her portrayal. She ... read more »
  
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- - Carrie40
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  - Kidlington
  - 19 Sep 2008 at 15:36
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  A Must See
  
  The Rose......Outstanding movie not to be missed. Bette Midler is magnificent, and it's even more incredible, when you think that it's her first venture... read more »
  
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  - Great Britain
  - 02 Mar 2007 at 16:24
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  bette holds it all together
  
  Film is ok and at times comes across dated and relys on bette M to hold it together. Worth watching
  
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  - uk
  - 21 Sep 2006 at 21:32
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  Poor
  
  Very poor film not one her best ones its one you could do your ironong to or talk on the phone and not have to catch up on it
  
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- - Cherrie Sinclair
  - Newtownards N.Ireland
  - 23 Aug 2006 at 14:49
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  3 STARS FOR THE FILM 5 STARS FOR BETTE !!
  
  I THINK MY TITTLE SAYS IT ALL REALLY. NOT A BAD FILM, ENTERTAINING ENOUGH , BUT BETTE MIDLER IS UNFORGETTABLE.
  
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  - HENGOED, SOUTH WALES.
  - 08 Aug 2006 at 16:08
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- - 6
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  This film is a strong ...
  
  This film is a strong indictment of the inhuman demands of the pop music industry. Bette Midler, in her first major film, is stunning as the tired, alcoholic ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 38547
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  - Wind_Pilot#1
  - ROMSEY
  - 15 Jun 2004 at 23:37
- - 5
  - 2
  Dated, but not bad
  
  I first saw this film at the cinema with a girlfriend, way back in my teens. I understand that it's supposed to be based on Janis Joplin, but I can't ... read more »
  
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- - Hoffa
  - Lincolnshire, UK
  - 28 Mar 2004 at 23:09
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  Great Music, a bit dated..
  
  Bette Midler is great in the leading role and is a fine actress. The film is a little dated now. Not light hearted entertainment..
  
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  - Bangor
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 10:56
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  Drugs don't work!
  
  I recommend that you watch this film after watching 'Traffic'. I think it's based on the story of Janis Joplin.
  
  Bett Midler is brilliant ... read more »
  
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- - scumbag
  - London
  - 24 Dec 2004 at 18:46
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  Bette Rocks
  
  Excellent acting and singing by Bette!!
  
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  - London, England
  - 23 Jun 2004 at 08:31
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  luv it
  
  Loved it one of Midlers best ever
  
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  - N Ireland
  - 02 Nov 2005 at 09:41
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  3 STARS FOR THE FILM 5 STARS FOR BETTE !!
  
  I THINK MY TITTLE SAYS IT ALL REALLY. NOT A BAD FILM, ENTERTAINING ENOUGH , BUT BETTE MIDLER IS UNFORGETTABLE.
  
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- - JENNIFER DAVIES
  - HENGOED, SOUTH WALES.
  - 08 Aug 2006 at 16:08
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  Poor
  
  Very poor film not one her best ones its one you could do your ironong to or talk on the phone and not have to catch up on it
  
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- - Cherrie Sinclair
  - Newtownards N.Ireland
  - 23 Aug 2006 at 14:49
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  bette holds it all together
  
  Film is ok and at times comes across dated and relys on bette M to hold it together. Worth watching
  
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  - 21 Sep 2006 at 21:32
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  A Must See
  
  The Rose......Outstanding movie not to be missed. Bette Midler is magnificent, and it's even more incredible, when you think that it's her first venture... read more »
  
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  - Great Britain
  - 02 Mar 2007 at 16:24

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Critics' reviews
- An unattractive, hysterical, foul-mouthed show business biopic roughly based on Janis Joplin, this does afford an undisciplined night-club talent a role to get her teeth into.
- 31528
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
- "...So many finely drawn episodes, so much brittle, raunchy humor and such an unexpectedly alluring performance from Bette Midler in the title role..."
- 10134
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- The Rise to Fame; the Stab in the Back; the Tragic Demise... With its ageless conventions and stylish history, the... read more on Time Out
- 44778
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:15

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  In this authentic, entertaining, and tragic film, Bette Midler plays Rose, a talented but exhausted, alcoholic rock star whose entire life is controlled by her cutthroat manager, Rudge (Alan Bates). Taking a bleak look at the downside of the music industry, THE ROSE chronicles the precipitous fall ...