Samantha Rose (2021): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2021, Samantha Rose is a drama film directed by Andrew Morgan, running about 94 minutes. “Sam reunites with a childhood friend for an unforgettable week leading her to see her life for what it really is: her own.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Samantha Rose is a coming of age story shot on location in the Pacific Northwest. Centering non-binary actor, Sam Rose, the film is a tale of a young woman battling family codependence and aimlessness alike. Sam returns to her hometown in northern Oregon and is reunited with a childhood friend and his misfit commune of friends where they work the fall harvest on the surrounding vineyards. This ragtag family of runaways are fearless and free, leading Sam on a journey of discovery and healing. There are motorcycle rides and homemade wine, midnight swims and bonfires, horses, camping, and a love story that unfolds as Sam comes to see her life for what it really is: her own.

Who’s in it. Samantha Rose stars Sam Rose as Samantha Rose, Marla Freeman as Mom, Allison Berman as Allie and Nicholas Horiatis as Dad, among others.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samantha Rose page.

If you liked it. Fans of Samantha Rose tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.