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Drama Cannes 1999 · Palme d'Or Editor's Pick

Rosetta Review (1999) — 82% Celluloid Score

Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne & Luc Dardenne · 1999 ·

Short answer

Is Rosetta worth watching?

Yes. Rosetta (1999) earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (78%). See the 4 inputs.

82%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

90% Editorial Rating
78% Audience snapshot · excluded
86 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8
7.4 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 35m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · 15 (South Korea) · G (Japan)
Cast
Émilie Dequenne , Olivier Gourmet , Fabrizio Rongione , Anne Yernaux , Bernard Marbaix , Frédéric Bodson , Florian Delain , Christiane Dorval , Mireille Bailly , Thomas Gollas
Streaming
HBO Max
Country
Belgium
Language
French

Also known as ロゼッタ 로제타 罗塞塔 美麗羅賽塔

Where to watch

  • HBO Max

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (78%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (86/100).
  • Celluloid Score 82% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Rosetta worth watching?

    Yes — Rosetta earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    Rosetta — Palme d'Or at Cannes 1999. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (78%).

    What is Rosetta about?

    Young, impulsive Rosetta lives a hard and stressful life as she struggles to support herself and her alcoholic mother. Refusing all charity, she is desperate to maintain a dignified job.

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    Rosetta: frequently asked questions

    Is Rosetta worth watching?

    Yes. Rosetta (1999) has a Celluloid Score of 82%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Rosetta?

    In the United States, Rosetta streams on HBO Max with a subscription. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Rosetta?

    Rosetta runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

    What is Rosetta rated?

    Rosetta is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, 15 in South Korea and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Rosetta?

    Rosetta is directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne & Luc Dardenne and stars Émilie Dequenne, Olivier Gourmet, Fabrizio Rongione, Anne Yernaux, Bernard Marbaix.

    What is the Metascore for Rosetta?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Rosetta is 86 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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