A Rose for You (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1984, A Rose for You is a drama film directed by Yasushi Matsuura, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. A dull middle-aged gay man who sells condoms. During the day, he approaches young men in parks and toilets, and at night in public baths and gay bars, but he always gets dumped. Eventually, it became a matter of police involvement... He meets the beautiful boy of his dreams and has sex with him. The film depicts the loneliness of life's journey from beautiful youth to old age through the image of a man who wants to make that dream come true.
Who’s in it. A Rose for You stars Akihito Ikeda, Hiroshi Kikuchi, Masataka Ochiai and Taro Okayanagi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, A Rose for You has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Rose for You page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Rose for You tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Rose for You (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Rose for You change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Rose for You worth watching?
- A Rose for You holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Rose for You?
- A Rose for You stars Akihito Ikeda, Hiroshi Kikuchi, Masataka Ochiai, Taro Okayanagi and Shigeru Kano.
- When was A Rose for You released?
- A Rose for You was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.