Love, Rosie (2014)
Kernel Score: 86% · 6,451 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Romance, Drama, Comedy
Released: 2014-10-16
Runtime: 102 minutes
Is Love, Rosie worth watching?
Worth watching. Two best friends keep missing their moment across decades. It's an easy, warm romance with two likeable leads, and viewers who like this kind of will-they-won't-they story rate it very highly.
Watch it if you
- like friends-to-lovers romances
- don't mind a bit of frustration as characters miss each other
- want a warm, light-hearted cry
Skip it if you
- get annoyed when characters make avoidable mistakes
- want a sharp, original romance
Best for: Cosy date night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Love, Rosie
- Stream: Starz
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Since the moment they met at age 5, Rosie and Alex have been best friends, facing the highs and lows of growing up side by side. A fleeting shared moment, one missed opportunity, and the decisions that follow send their lives in completely different directions. As each navigates the complexities of life, love, and everything in between, they always find their way back to each other - but is it just friendship, or something more?
Love, Rosie parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Love, Rosie is an R-rated romantic comedy-drama spanning 12 years that includes teenage pregnancy and adult relationship themes.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — The R rating and plot involving a teenage pregnancy and romantic entanglements suggest sexual content and mature relationship themes.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Love, Rosie
If you liked Love, Rosie, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- One Day (2011) — 83%: Two friends circle each other across many years
- Me Before You (2016) — 89%: Tearful, warm romance with likeable leads
- The Best of Me (2014) — 84%: Long-lost love and second chances
- La La Land (2016) — 90%: Bittersweet romance about timing and choices
- Love, Simon (2018) — 89%: Warm, funny coming-of-age love story
- Sing Street (2016) — 87%: Teenage first love told with charm and humour
Director
Christian Ditter
Cast
- Lily Collins as Rosie Dunne
- Sam Claflin as Alex Stewart
- Christian Cooke as Greg
- Tamsin Egerton as Sally
- Suki Waterhouse as Bethany Williams
- Jaime Winstone as Ruby
- Art Parkinson as Gary Dunne
- Jamie Beamish as Phil
- Lorcan Cranitch as Dennis Dunne
- Ger Ryan as Alice Dunne
Love, Rosie FAQ
Is Love, Rosie worth watching?
Worth watching. Two best friends keep missing their moment across decades. It's an easy, warm romance with two likeable leads, and viewers who like this kind of will-they-won't-they story rate it very highly.
Where can I watch Love, Rosie?
In the US you can stream Love, Rosie on Starz, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Love, Rosie OK for kids?
Love, Rosie is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Love, Rosie is an R-rated romantic comedy-drama spanning 12 years that includes teenage pregnancy and adult relationship themes.
What movies are like Love, Rosie?
If you liked Love, Rosie, try One Day, Me Before You, The Best of Me and La La Land.