Rosebud (1975): cast, story & where to watch

1975 · Film · ★ 4.9

Rosebud poster

Released in 1975, Rosebud is an action and thriller film directed by Otto Preminger, running about 127 minutes.

What it’s about. In a bold coup a Palestinian terrorist group captures the yacht Rosebud and kidnaps the millionaires five daughters on it. At first they demand film clips to be shown on major European TV stations. Undercover agent Martin is hired to hunt the terrorists down.

Who’s in it. Rosebud stars Peter O'Toole as Larry Martin, Richard Attenborough as Edward Sloat, Kim Cattrall as Joyce Donnovan and Isabelle Huppert as Helene Nikolaos, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Rosebud has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rosebud page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rosebud tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Rosebud (1975)?
In US, Rosebud is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Rosebud worth watching?
Rosebud holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Rosebud?
Rosebud stars Peter O'Toole, Richard Attenborough, Kim Cattrall, Isabelle Huppert and Brigitte Ariel.
When was Rosebud released?
Rosebud was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.