Overview
A rebellious young woman fights for her dreams while navigating the challenges of motherhood and societal expectations.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- irreverent
- cathartic
- music night
- inspirational viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film an entertaining and emotionally effective star-is-born story elevated by Jessie Buckley's transcendent lead performance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Rose-Lynn pursues a country-singing career while Marion pressures her to prioritize Wynonna and Lyle.
Rose-Lynn seeks to escape economic limitation and reach Nashville through her vocal talent.
Rose-Lynn's partying, dishonesty, and neglect repeatedly obstruct opportunities created by her talent.
Rose-Lynn idealizes Nashville while the song and family conflict keep Glasgow central to her identity.
Films like Wild Rose, and why
A Star Is Born
music-centered working-class drama with an ambitious performer and a powerful lead performance
Billy Elliot
uplifting British drama about personal reinvention, family pressure, and a demanding artistic dream
Sing Street
warm, emotionally direct music drama balancing community, aspiration, and difficult family responsibilities
The Full Monty
female-led working-class British drama focused on ambition, self-determination, and social constraint
Movie Details
- Director
- Tom Harper
- Release Date
- 2019-04-12
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (372)
Cast
- Jessie Buckley
- Julie Walters
- Sophie Okonedo
- Jamie Sives
- Craig Parkinson
- Adam Mitchell
- Daisy Littlefield
- Janey Godley
- Louise McCarthy
- Maureen Carr
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Wild Rose about?
- A volatile Glasgow mother chases country-music stardom while learning what her dream demands of the family she has neglected.
- What is Wild Rose like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Wild Rose as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Wild Rose violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Wild Rose as mild.
- What did critics think of Wild Rose?
- Critics broadly found the film an entertaining and emotionally effective star-is-born story elevated by Jessie Buckley's transcendent lead performance.
- Which films are like Wild Rose?
- Films with a similar feel include A Star Is Born, Billy Elliot, Sing Street, and The Full Monty.
- How long is Wild Rose?
- Wild Rose runs 101 minutes.
- Where can I watch Wild Rose?
- In United States, Wild Rose is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
