Rooster
An Athenian janitor gambles on an imagined route to prosperity for his son in a tender, bittersweet satire of ambition and social illusion.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- bittersweet
- witty
- sardonic
- reflective evening
- arthouse movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The janitor's pursuit of a better future for his son is explicitly framed as a satire of the Greek dream.
The protagonist's central goal is securing a better future for his son.
Ambition and illusion are central to the protagonist's pursuit of a better life.
The protagonist's occupation as an Athenian janitor anchors the film's comic and social perspective.
Films like Rooster, and why
Parasite
Shares bittersweet social comedy, class anxiety, and the pressure of economic aspiration.
The Full Monty
Shares working class struggle, humane humor, and an uplifting but socially conscious comic register.
The Truman Show
Shares satire of illusion, ambition, and the desire to escape an ordinary life through an emotionally accessible comedy-drama.
Movie Details
- Director
- Tassos Gerakinis
- Release Date
- 2026-09-10
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rating
- 0.0 / 10
Cast
- Nikos Kasapis
- Kora Karvouni
- Dimitris Katalifos
- Eleni Kokkidou
- Yannis Sarakatsanis
- Youlika Skafida
- Giannis Drakopoulos
- Konstantinos Moutaftsis
- Nikos Dafnis
- Eleni Dafni
Common questions
- What is Rooster about?
- An Athenian janitor gambles on an imagined route to prosperity for his son in a tender, bittersweet satire of ambition and social illusion.
- What is Rooster like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Rooster as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Rooster violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Rooster.
- Which films are like Rooster?
- Films with a similar feel include Parasite, The Full Monty, and The Truman Show.
- How long is Rooster?
- Rooster runs 101 minutes.
