6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Rose (1979)
The Rose (1979)
Overview
Rock-and-roll singer Mary Rose Foster's romantic relationships and mental health are continuously imperilled by the demands of life on the road.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.9
Overview
Rock-and-roll singer Mary Rose Foster's romantic relationships and mental health are continuously imperilled by the demands of life on the road.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's left-leaning rating stems from its central critique of the exploitative commercial music industry and its portrayal of an artist's struggle for authenticity and personal well-being against systemic pressures, highlighting the destructive impact of unchecked commercialism.
The film 'The Rose' features a predominantly traditional cast without explicit DEI-driven race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on the personal struggles of a rock star, and it does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center DEI themes.
Secondary
The Rose portrays its bisexual protagonist and implicitly gay character with dignity and complexity. The film normalizes queer relationships by depicting them with the same emotional depth as heterosexual ones, without judgment or sensationalism, contributing to a net positive impact.
The film 'The Rose' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the tumultuous life and career of a female rock star, exploring themes of fame, addiction, and relationships without engaging with transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Rose (1979) is an original film with characters created specifically for the movie. There is no prior source material, historical record, or legacy characters from which a gender swap could occur.
The film "The Rose" (1979) features original characters created for the movie. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment that establishes the race of its characters, such as Mary Rose Foster, before this film's production. Therefore, no character in the film constitutes a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
6.7
Critic Ratings
7.3
6.7
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