Rosewater (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1999, Rosewater is a drama film directed by Kimi Takesue, running about 13 minutes.
What it’s about. A solitary man struggles to cultivate beauty in a desolate urban world. Lonely and dislocated, he drifts in and out of a dream state envisioning the promise of regeneration. ROSEWATER tells a story of hope sustained through perseverance, ritual and, ultimately, revelation.
Who’s in it. Rosewater stars Ted Bourne as Carwasher, Kim-Lou Conigliaro as Woman With Apple, John X. Kim as Man With Newspaper and Meg Knowles as Woman With Baby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Rosewater sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rosewater page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rosewater tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rosewater (1999)?
- In US, Rosewater is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rosewater worth watching?
- Rosewater holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rosewater?
- Rosewater stars Ted Bourne, Kim-Lou Conigliaro, John X. Kim, Meg Knowles and Keiichi Kondoh.
- When was Rosewater released?
- Rosewater was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 13 minutes.