Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- wistful
- intimate
- sentimental
- date night
- quiet evening
What critics said
Critics generally found the romance predictable and somewhat odd, though the performances and occasional touching moments earned qualified praise.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Lewis falls in love with Lisa after seeing her through a shadowy window, creating the central romantic premise.
Lewis is a florist, and his profession directly shapes how affection is expressed throughout the courtship.
The plot centers on a shy florist and a young career woman whose romantic connection responds to personal loneliness.
The film presents a gentle, touching courtship through a predictable mainstream romantic-drama structure.
Films like Bed of Roses, and why
Only You
shared shy outsider romance, emotional vulnerability, and gentle urban melodrama
The Mirror Has Two Faces
shared workplace romance, guarded protagonists, and warm sentimental tone
Return to Me
shared understated romance, loneliness, and character-driven emotional drama
Movie Details
- Director
- Michael Goldenberg
- Release Date
- 1996-01-26
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (129)
Cast
- Christian Slater
- Mary Stuart Masterson
- Pamela Adlon
- Josh Brolin
- Brian Tarantina
- Debra Monk
- Mary Alice
- Kenneth Cranham
- Ally Walker
- Anne Pitoniak
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Bed of Roses about?
- A lonely florist’s private infatuation blossoms into an earnest romance with a driven young woman navigating emotional distance and family ties.
- What is Bed of Roses like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Bed of Roses as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Bed of Roses violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Bed of Roses.
- What did critics think of Bed of Roses?
- Critics generally found the romance predictable and somewhat odd, though the performances and occasional touching moments earned qualified praise.
- Which films are like Bed of Roses?
- Films with a similar feel include Only You, The Mirror Has Two Faces, and Return to Me.
- How long is Bed of Roses?
- Bed of Roses runs 87 minutes.
- Where can I watch Bed of Roses?
- In United States, Bed of Roses streams on Howdy Amazon Channel.
