The Rose Tattoo (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1955, The Rose Tattoo is a drama and romance film directed by Daniel Mann, running about 117 minutes. “The boldest story of love you have ever been permitted to see! Seething with realism and frankness!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A grieving widow embarks on a new romance when she discovers her late husband had been cheating on her.
Who’s in it. The Rose Tattoo stars Anna Magnani as Serafina Delle Rose, Burt Lancaster as Alvaro Mangiacavallo, Ben Cooper as Seaman Jack Hunter and Marisa Pavan as Rosa Delle Rose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Rose Tattoo has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rose Tattoo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rose Tattoo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rose Tattoo (1955)?
- In US, The Rose Tattoo is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rose Tattoo worth watching?
- The Rose Tattoo holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Rose Tattoo?
- The Rose Tattoo stars Anna Magnani, Burt Lancaster, Ben Cooper, Marisa Pavan and Virginia Grey.
- When was The Rose Tattoo released?
- The Rose Tattoo was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.