Rosewood(1997)
In 1923, a black town in Florida was burned to the ground, its people murdered because of a lie. Some escaped and survived because of the courage and compassion of a few extraordinary people. This film is for them.
Rosewood Synopsis
Spurred by a white woman's lie, vigilantes destroy a black Florida town and slay inhabitants in 1923.
Rosewood (1997) is a drama, history, action and thriller film directed by John Singleton, released on February 21, 1997 with a runtime of 2h 22m. It stars Ving Rhames, Jon Voight, Don Cheadle and Bruce McGill. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 123 ratings.
- Director:
- John Singleton
- Writers:
- Gregory Poirier
- Producers:
- Jon Peters
- Cinematographer:
- Johnny E. Jensen
- Composer:
- John Williams
- Production:
- Peters Entertainment, New Deal Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $30,000,000
- Revenue:
- $13,130,349
- Status:
- Released
Rosewood (1997) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Rosewood before you stream it.
Rosewood Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ving Rhames
as Mann
Jon Voight
as John Wright
Don Cheadle
as Sylvester Carrier
Bruce McGill
as Duke Purdy
Loren Dean
as James Taylor
Elise Neal
as Beulah (Scrappie)
Michael Rooker
as Sheriff Walker
Robert Patrick
as Lover
Esther Rolle
as Aunt Sarah
Catherine Kellner
as Fanny Taylor
Akosua Busia
as Jewel
Mark Boone Junior
as Poly
Key crew
Directed by John Singleton, written by Gregory Poirier, produced by Jon Peters.
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Rosewood Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 123 ratings.
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Rosewood – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rosewood online?
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Rosewood (1997) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Rosewood?
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The main cast of Rosewood (1997) includes Ving Rhames, Jon Voight, Don Cheadle, Bruce McGill and Loren Dean. The film was directed by John Singleton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rosewood released?
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Rosewood was released on February 21, 1997 and runs for 2h 22m.
Is Rosewood worth watching?
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Rosewood (1997) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 123 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rosewood?
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Yes. The official Rosewood trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.