Cider with Rosie (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1998, Cider with Rosie is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Charles Beeson, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Made by Carlton Television for ITV (UK) , this adaptation of Laurie Lee's autobiographical novel follows a young man's maturation in the country town of Gloucestershire near the end of World War I. As young Laurie (Dashiell Reece) comes of age under the protective eye of his mother (Juliet Stevenson), he learns to live with an eccentric collection of friends, neighbours, and relatives. As he enters his teenage years, Laurie (now played by Joe Roberts) discovers women, specifically Rosie Burdock (Lia Barrow). Veteran screenwriter John Mortimer adapted Lee's book, with Lee narrating.
Who’s in it. Cider with Rosie stars Juliet Stevenson as Annie Lee, Joe Roberts as Laurie Lee, David Troughton as Uncle Sid and Emily Mortimer as Miss Flynn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Cider with Rosie has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cider with Rosie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cider with Rosie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cider with Rosie (1998)?
- In US, Cider with Rosie is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cider with Rosie worth watching?
- Cider with Rosie holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cider with Rosie?
- Cider with Rosie stars Juliet Stevenson, Joe Roberts, David Troughton, Emily Mortimer and Grant Masters.
- When was Cider with Rosie released?
- Cider with Rosie was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.