The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005)
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.
Director: Rebecca Miller
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: February 25, 2005
Cast
- Daniel Day-Lewis - Jack Slavin
- Camilla Belle - Rose Slavin
- Catherine Keener - Kathleen
- Ryan McDonald - Rodney
- Paul Dano - Thaddius
- Jason Lee - Gray
- Jena Malone - Red Berry
- Beau Bridges - Marty Rance
- Susanna Thompson - Miriam Rance
Screenplay
Music: Michael Rohatyn
Cinematography: Ellen Kuras
Editing: Sabine Hoffman
Production: Jack and Rose Productions, IFC Productions, Initial Entertainment Group, Elevation Filmworks
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $712,294
Original Language: en
Keywords
runaway, commune, arson, incest, illness, environmentalism, diabetic, peeping tom, scythe, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ballad of Jack and Rose 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 everyone in the house.
- Who directed The Ballad of Jack and Rose?
- The Ballad of Jack and Rose was directed by Rebecca Miller.
- Who stars in The Ballad of Jack and Rose?
- The Ballad of Jack and Rose stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Camilla Belle, Catherine Keener, Ryan McDonald, Paul Dano, Jason Lee.
- How long is The Ballad of Jack and Rose?
- The Ballad of Jack and Rose has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is The Ballad of Jack and Rose?
- The Ballad of Jack and Rose is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Ballad of Jack and Rose?
- The Ballad of Jack and Rose had a budget of $2M.
- How much did The Ballad of Jack and Rose gross?
- The Ballad of Jack and Rose grossed $712,294 worldwide.
- Where was The Ballad of Jack and Rose produced?
- The Ballad of Jack and Rose was produced in United States of America.