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  • 2019
  • PG-13
  • Blue Fox Entertainment
  • 1 h 26 m
  • 2019
  • PG-13
  • Blue Fox Entertainment
  • 1 h 26 m

Summary Rosie is the story of a mother trying to protect her family when they become homeless. Finding a room for a night is hard, and finding somewhere permanent is even harder. Over 36 hours, Rosie and her partner John Paul strive to maintain a loving family unit, while shielding their children from reality.

Directed By: Paddy Breathnach

Written By: Roddy Doyle

  • 2019
  • PG-13
  • Blue Fox Entertainment
  • 1 h 26 m
  • 2019
  • PG-13
  • Blue Fox Entertainment
  • 1 h 26 m

Rosie

Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 11 Critic Reviews
83
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 9 User Ratings
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Summary Rosie is the story of a mother trying to protect her family when they become homeless. Finding a room for a night is hard, and finding somewhere permanent is even harder. Over 36 hours, Rosie and her partner John Paul strive to maintain a loving family unit, while shielding their children from reality.

Directed By: Paddy Breathnach

Written By: Roddy Doyle

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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100
Jul 16, 2019
It is a compelling, powerful, and engaging drama that demands to be seen.
By Bobby LePire FULL REVIEW
88
Jan 31, 2020
Given the affordable-housing crisis in Canadian cities such as Toronto and Vancouver, there’s a lot to relate to in Rosie. One can only hope that if caught in a similar situation, one has Rosie’s grace to keep going.
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88
Aug 23, 2019
A heartbreaking, underplayed and intensely gripping Roddy Doyle story about modern homelessness.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
80
Jul 20, 2019
This small, tough film provides no easy solutions.
By Dennis Harvey FULL REVIEW
80
Jul 20, 2019
The film is an empathy generator, an antidote to compassion fatigue.
By Leslie Felperin FULL REVIEW
80
Jul 18, 2019
[A] moving drama ... With its quiet realism and almost unbearably intimate hand-held camera work ... "Rosie" holds our hands to a flame of desperation.
By Jeannette Catsoulis FULL REVIEW
80
Jul 15, 2019
There is great sadness in this film – and great anger.
By Peter Bradshaw FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 9 User Ratings
6.7
56% Positive
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44% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 9 User Ratings
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56% Positive
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44% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Production Company Element Pictures, Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland, Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ)
Release Date Jul 19, 2019
Duration 1 h 26 m
Rating PG-13
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Tagline Inspired by too many true stories.
Website https://www.rosiefilm.ie/
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Awards

Irish Film and Television Awards
• 1 Win & 9 Nominations
Dublin Film Critics Circle Awards
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Irish Film Festival London
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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