Rosetta (1999)
Kernel Score: 80% · 330 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 1999-09-29
Runtime: 95 minutes
Where to watch Rosetta
- Stream: HBO Max
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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.
Rosetta parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Rosetta is an R-rated drama about a teenage girl supporting her alcoholic mother in poverty.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Strong — The mother's alcoholism and substance abuse are central plot elements.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Émilie Dequenne as Rosetta
- Olivier Gourmet as Patron
- Fabrizio Rongione as Riquet
- Anne Yernaux as Mother
- Bernard Marbaix as Campground Manager
- Frédéric Bodson as Head of Personnel
- Florian Delain as The Boss's Son
- Christiane Dorval as First Saleswoman
- Mireille Bailly as Second Saleswoman
- Thomas Gollas as Mother's Boyfriend
Rosetta FAQ
Is Rosetta good?
Rosetta has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 330 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Rosetta?
In the US you can stream Rosetta on HBO Max.
Is Rosetta OK for kids?
Rosetta is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Rosetta is an R-rated drama about a teenage girl supporting her alcoholic mother in poverty.
What movies are like Rosetta?
If you liked Rosetta, try Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, The Florida Project, The Road and Monster.