Really Rosie (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film
Released in 1975, Really Rosie is a fantasy, family, animation and music film directed by Maurice Sendak, running about 27 minutes.
What it’s about. Really Rosie is a musical with a book and lyrics by Maurice Sendak and music by Carole King. The musical is based on Sendak's books "Chicken Soup with Rice", "Pierre", "One was Johnny", "Aligators All Around" (Which comprise the 1962 book "The Nutshell Library"), and "The Sign on Rosie's Door". Sendak based the story on a demonstrative little girl who used to sing and dance on the stoop of her building, whom he observed while he was a little boy growing up in Brooklyn.
Who’s in it. Really Rosie stars Carole King as Rosie, Dale Soules as Nutshell Kid, Alice Playten as Nutshell Kid and Baillie Gerstein as Nutshell Kid, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Really Rosie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Really Rosie tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Really Rosie (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Really Rosie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Really Rosie?
- Really Rosie stars Carole King, Dale Soules, Alice Playten, Baillie Gerstein and Mark Hampton.
- When was Really Rosie released?
- Really Rosie was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 27 minutes.