Rosewood (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1997, Rosewood is an action, thriller, drama and history film directed by John Singleton, running about 140 minutes. “In 1923, a black town in Florida was burned to the ground, its people murdered because of a lie. Some escaped and survived because of the courage and compassion of a few extraordinary people.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Spurred by a white woman's lie, vigilantes destroy a black Florida town and slay inhabitants in 1923.
Who’s in it. Rosewood stars Ving Rhames as Mann, Jon Voight as John Wright, Don Cheadle as Sylvester Carrier and Bruce McGill as Duke Purdy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Rosewood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rosewood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rosewood 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 Rosewood (1997)?
- In US, Rosewood is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rosewood worth watching?
- Rosewood holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rosewood?
- Rosewood stars Ving Rhames, Jon Voight, Don Cheadle, Bruce McGill and Loren Dean.
- When was Rosewood released?
- Rosewood was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.