Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- witty
- warm
- lazy sunday
- inspiring movie night
What critics said
Critics generally praised the film for blending whimsy and pathos into an inspiring, accessible true-story adventure.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Giorgio Rosa turns an offshore platform into an independent microstate, provoking comic conflict with Italian authorities.
The Republic of Rose Island claims independence outside Italian territorial waters while attracting tourists and official scrutiny.
The film centers its imagery and action on Rosa's purpose-built platform in the Adriatic Sea.
The film dramatizes a notable 1968 Italian episode through humor, romance, adventure, and broad audience appeal.
Films like Rose Island, and why
The Greatest Beer Run Ever
shared true-story basis, buoyant adventure-comedy tone, and an audacious challenge to state authority
The Death of Stalin
shared whimsical historical premise, eccentric central figure, and warm comic treatment of institutional conflict
The Secret of Roan Inish
shared idealistic outsider protagonist, political satire, and uplifting resistance to entrenched institutions
Movie Details
- Director
- Sydney Sibilia
- Release Date
- 2020-12-09
- Runtime
- 120 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (1419)
Cast
- Elio Germano
- Matilda De Angelis
- Fabrizio Bentivoglio
- François Cluzet
- Tom Wlaschiha
- Luca Zingaretti
- Leonardo Lidi
- Fabrizio Rongione
- Marco Pancrazi
- Andrea Pennacchi
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Rose Island about?
- An idealistic Italian engineer builds a tiny offshore nation, turning a tax dispute into a buoyant fight over freedom and sovereignty.
- What is Rose Island like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Rose Island as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Rose Island violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Rose Island.
- What did critics think of Rose Island?
- Critics generally praised the film for blending whimsy and pathos into an inspiring, accessible true-story adventure.
- Which films are like Rose Island?
- Films with a similar feel include The Greatest Beer Run Ever, The Death of Stalin, and The Secret of Roan Inish.
- How long is Rose Island?
- Rose Island runs 120 minutes.
- Where can I watch Rose Island?
- In United States, Rose Island streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
