Ginger & Rosa
Two inseparable London teenagers come of age as nuclear dread, sexual awakening, and adult betrayal test the limits of their friendship.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- melancholic
- wistful
- tense
- reflective evening
- arthouse film night
What critics said
Critics generally praised the film as a delicately observed, visually striking coming-of-age drama led by Elle Fanning's compelling performance, while finding its ideas and melodrama uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ginger debates nuclear disarmament and politics while confronting the priorities of adults in power.
Ginger and Rosa's inseparable bond fractures through their conflicting desires surrounding Roland.
The escalating threat of nuclear holocaust shadows the girls' friendship and emerging adulthood.
Ginger's striking red hair is repeatedly emphasized as a defining visual element within the film's composed period imagery.
Films like Ginger & Rosa, and why
My Summer of Love
coming-of-age drama centered on an intense female friendship amid social and political change
The Last Picture Show
intimate 1960s-set youth drama combining sexual awakening, family tensions, and period politics
Thirteen
emotionally charged adolescent friendship drama shaped by sexuality, rebellion, and maternal conflict
Cracks
female-centered period drama with lyrical visuals, psychological intensity, and conflicted desire
Movie Details
- Director
- Sally Potter
- Release Date
- 2012-10-18
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (249)
Cast
- Elle Fanning
- Alice Englert
- Christina Hendricks
- Alessandro Nivola
- Timothy Spall
- Annette Bening
- Jodhi May
- Oliver Platt
- Oliver Milburn
- Greg Bennett
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 Ginger & Rosa about?
- Two inseparable London teenagers come of age as nuclear dread, sexual awakening, and adult betrayal test the limits of their friendship.
- What is Ginger & Rosa like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ginger & Rosa as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Ginger & Rosa violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Ginger & Rosa.
- What did critics think of Ginger & Rosa?
- Critics generally praised the film as a delicately observed, visually striking coming-of-age drama led by Elle Fanning's compelling performance, while finding its ideas and melodrama uneven.
- Which films are like Ginger & Rosa?
- Films with a similar feel include My Summer of Love, The Last Picture Show, Thirteen, and Cracks.
- How long is Ginger & Rosa?
- Ginger & Rosa runs 90 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ginger & Rosa?
- In United States, Ginger & Rosa is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
