Movies Similar to The Rose (1979)

At the 1972 Munich Olympics, eleven Israeli athletes are captured and killed by the Palestinian terrorist organization Black September. In response, the Israeli government assembles a team of Mossad agents to hunt…

Ken Park follows a group of teenagers struggling with difficult family situations. Shawn appears to have the most stable home life. Tate is consumed by intense anger. Claude is constantly bullied by…

After witnessing the brutal suppression of a protest in Iran, journalist Ulrike Meinhof leaves her family and marriage to join radical anarchist Andreas Baader. Alongside Baader and his girlfriend Gudrun Ensslin, she…

A retired Secret Service agent is pulled back into protective detail to guard a famous pop star from a dangerous fan. The agent's strict methods clash with the singer's carefree lifestyle. As…

This film explores the remarkable story of two young innovators who transformed the tech industry and helped shape today's world. It follows their journey from college students facing many obstacles as they…

Daria, an anthropology student, takes an unusual job helping a property developer build a village in the Los Angeles desert. She unexpectedly meets Mark, a fugitive wanted for his alleged role in…

This biographical film explores the life and career of George M. Cohan, a highly influential figure in American theatre. He made major contributions to music, writing, acting, dancing, and singing. The movie…

*Cléo from 5 to 7* offers a glimpse into 1960s Paris through Agnès Varda’s eyes. The film intimately follows Cléo (Corinne Marchand), a singer anxiously awaiting the results of a biopsy while…

In New York City, Anne Welles, a naive newcomer from New England, starts a secretary job at a prestigious entertainment law firm. While learning the ropes of the industry, she develops feelings…

Pierre Bérard, a successful architect, experiences a complicated emotional life. He's involved with Hélène, a younger woman who offers intense but uncertain love. At the same time, memories of his former wife,…

Set in the 1960s, the film follows a college student who rebels against societal norms during a period of major social change and increased personal freedom. Using satire to highlight hypocrisy, it…

In South Dakota's badlands, a troubled teenager becomes involved with an older, rebellious boyfriend who exposes her to a dangerous life. They explore the rugged landscape together, and their intense relationship deepens…

"The Harder They Come" follows Ivanhoe Martin, a young Jamaican man seeking opportunity in Kingston. After struggling to find work and adjust to city life, he's signed to record a song by…

St. Vincent wants to make a documentary about her music, aiming to show the real person behind her stage image. However, things get complicated when she asks a close friend to direct.…

America: Built on a Better Pill. For the past ten years, Karly Hert has worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative, legally selling drugs to doctors and enjoying the perks: a company car…

Three friends embark on a cross-country road trip in a van, creating chaos as they speed toward Los Angeles. Their goal: to perform as the opening act for Green Day on New…

This dark comedy follows a troubled Marine as he navigates a chaotic day spent with his son, with whom he has a strained relationship.

This is the story of a group of young adults navigating life in an affluent, close-knit small town.

A new principal arrives at a struggling village school plagued by disengaged teachers and drug problems.

Three troubled young women desperately seek an escape from their oppressive circumstances, leading them down paths of drug use and prostitution. The film is set in the age of smartphones and social…

Dan Summers and his pregnant wife, Mindy, struggle to survive after being held captive in their car by an unknown gunman on a remote mountain road.

This film explores the life and relationships of Marie Lloyd, the celebrated music hall performer famous for her risqué songs and unconventional personal life. Her story encompasses three marriages and the birth…

Director Philippe Kohly's documentary explores the life of legendary opera singer Maria Callas, starting with her difficult childhood in New York and following her successful, yet controversial, international career. The film includes…

This documentary examines the history, stories, and legends surrounding railroads in America, highlighting their importance to the nation's economy and culture. Using archival footage, photographs, and interviews, it features railways in the…

This film chronicles the life and musical journey of hide, a celebrated Japanese guitarist who died in 1998 under circumstances that remain disputed.

Everlasting Pine tells the story of a renowned composer struggling in his marriage. His wife, still very much alive, seeks intimacy with a yoga instructor, while the composer is withdrawn and consumed…

A female DJ starts a new life in a different city and finds romance. She uses her music to remember her mother, who has passed away.

In 1980s Hamburg-Harburg, Heinz Strunk struggles with debilitating skin conditions while caring for his ailing mother. He tours the North German countryside as a saxophonist with the dance group "Tiffanys." Under the…

Kalina Jedrusik, a celebrated Polish singer and cultural figure known for her bold image, challenges societal norms in the conservative 1960s while striving to maintain her personal freedom.

New York Times reporter Sydney Schanberg is in Cambodia covering the Civil War, working with local interpreter Dith Pran and photographer Al Rockoff. As U.S. troops withdraw and violence increases, Schanberg helps…

A psychologist is dispatched to a space station orbiting the planet Solaris to investigate the death of a doctor and growing mental instability among the crew. He uncovers a disturbing truth: the…

Willy and Therese separate. Willy leaves town and returns years later as a famous singer. Therese is engaged to her best friend, Peter. Willy is unaware that he and Therese have a…

This is the story of a young man from Naples who quickly rises through the ranks of the criminal underworld. He navigates a world of smuggling, gambling, and corruption, steadily climbing to…