Bread & Roses (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1993, Bread & Roses is a drama and war film directed by Gaylene Preston, running about 194 minutes. “A survivor for whom mere survival was not enough” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based upon the life of activist and trade unionist (and later MP) Sonja Davies. The film covers her life up to 1956, when, at age 33, she was elected to the Nelson Hospital Board. During this period she develops strong socialist beliefs, marries and divorces, at age 17 trains as a nurse, has a romance (and a child) with an American marine who is killed in WWII action. She battles tuberculosis and marries a former boyfriend when he returns from the war. She becomes part of a women's ill-fated campaign to save the Nelson railway line from closure and begins to be elected to political bodies.
Who’s in it. Bread & Roses stars Geneviève Picot as Sonja, Mick Rose as Charlie, Donna Akersten as mrs. Mackersey and Raymond Hawthorne as Mr. Mackersey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Bread & Roses sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bread & Roses page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bread & Roses tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bread & Roses (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bread & Roses change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bread & Roses worth watching?
- Bread & Roses holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bread & Roses?
- Bread & Roses stars Geneviève Picot, Mick Rose, Donna Akersten, Raymond Hawthorne and Tina Regtien.
- When was Bread & Roses released?
- Bread & Roses was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 194 minutes.