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The Ballad of Jack and Rose

R20051h 51mRebecca Miller
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 46% · Metacritic 59

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"Selfhood begins with a walking away, and love is proved in the letting go."

Jack Slavin is an environmentalist with a heart condition who lives with his daughter, Rose, on an isolated island. While Jack fights against developers who wish to build in the area, he also craves more contact with other people. When he invites his girlfriend, Kathleen, and her sons, Rodney and Thaddius, to move in, Rose is upset. The complicated family dynamics makes things difficult for everyone in the house.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005) about?

Jack Slavin is an environmentalist with a heart condition who lives with his daughter, Rose, on an isolated island. While Jack fights against developers who wish to build in the area, he also craves more contact with other people. When he invites his girlfriend, Kathleen, and her sons, Rodney and Thaddius, to move in, Rose is upset. The complicated family dynamics makes things difficult for…

Who stars in The Ballad of Jack and Rose?

The Ballad of Jack and Rose stars Daniel Day-Lewis (Jack Slavin), Camilla Belle (Rose Slavin), Catherine Keener (Kathleen), Ryan McDonald (Rodney), Paul Dano (Thaddius). The film was directed by Rebecca Miller.

How long is The Ballad of Jack and Rose?

The Ballad of Jack and Rose has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2005. It is rated R.

Is The Ballad of Jack and Rose worth watching?

The Ballad of Jack and Rose holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 46. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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