Rose (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.7

Released in 1986, Rose is a drama and romance film directed by Yonfan, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Rose (Maggie Cheung) and her big brother Charles (Chow Yun-fat) live a fairy-tale existence in their seaside villa. Rose is young, beautiful, and spoiled - in a word, irresistible. Disappointed in love, she moves to Paris. When Charles dies suddenly, she rushes back to Hong Kong to take over the family estate. Fate intervenes when she meets Ka-ming (also played by Chow Yun-fat), who is the exact image of her late brother. The two fall in love, but their romance is in the hands of a not always benevolent fate.
Who’s in it. Rose stars Chow Yun-fat as Charles / Ga Ming, Maggie Cheung as Rose Wong, Roy Cheung as Alex and Cheung Kwok-Keung as Tony, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Rose has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rose page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rose tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rose (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rose change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rose worth watching?
- Rose holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rose?
- Rose stars Chow Yun-fat, Maggie Cheung, Roy Cheung, Cheung Kwok-Keung and Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting.
- When was Rose released?
- Rose was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.
