Bread and Roses (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2000, Bread and Roses is a comedy and drama film directed by Ken Loach, running about 110 minutes. “The Balance of Power Is About to Change” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Maya is a quick-witted young woman who comes over the Mexican border without papers and makes her way to the LA home of her older sister Rosa. Rosa gets Maya a job as a janitor: a non-union janitorial service has the contract, the foul-mouthed supervisor can fire workers on a whim, and the service-workers' union has assigned organizer Sam Shapiro to bring its "justice for janitors" campaign to the building. Sam finds Maya a willing listener, she's also attracted to him. Rosa resists, she has an ailing husband to consider. The workers try for public support; management intimidates workers to divide and conquer. Rosa and Maya as well as workers and management may be set to collide.
Who’s in it. Bread and Roses stars Pilar Padilla as Maya, Adrien Brody as Sam Shapiro, Jack McGee as Bert and Monica Rivas as Simona, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Bread and Roses has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bread and Roses page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bread and Roses tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bread and Roses (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bread and Roses change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bread and Roses worth watching?
- Bread and Roses holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bread and Roses?
- Bread and Roses stars Pilar Padilla, Adrien Brody, Jack McGee, Monica Rivas and Frankie Davila.
- When was Bread and Roses released?
- Bread and Roses was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.