The Ballad of Jack and Rose
“Selfhood begins with a walking away, and love is proved in the letting go.”
Synopsis
Jack Slavin is an environmentalist with a heart condition who lives with his daughter, Rose, on an isolated island. While Jack fights against developers who wish to build in the area, he also craves more contact with other people. When he invites his girlfriend, Kathleen, and her sons, Rodney and Thaddius, to move in, Rose is upset. The complicated family dynamics makes things difficult for everyone in the house.
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The Ballad of Jack and Rose - Trailer - (2005) - HQ
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-05-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$712K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.47x
-$788K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rebecca Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Rebecca Miller
- Original Score
- Michael Rohatyn
- Original Title
- The Ballad of Jack and Rose
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $712K
- Production Studios
- Jack and Rose Productions, IFC Productions, Initial Entertainment Group, Elevation Filmworks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rebecca Miller
Rebecca Miller
Michael Rohatyn
Ellen Kuras
Sabine Hoffman
Graham King, Lemore Syvan, Caroline Kaplan, Jonathan Sehring
Department Leadership Roster
Rebecca Miller
Director
Lemore Syvan
Producer
Sabine Hoffman
Editor
Mark Ricker
Production Design
Michael Rohatyn
Original Music Composer
Rebecca Miller
Writer
Ellen Kuras
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ballad of Jack and Rose
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What is The Ballad of Jack and Rose about?
Jack Slavin is an environmentalist with a heart condition who lives with his daughter, Rose, on an isolated island. While Jack fights against developers who wish to build in the area, he also craves more contact with other people. When he invites his girlfriend, Kathleen, and her sons, Rodney and Thaddius, to move in, Rose is upset. The complicated family dynamics makes things difficult for everyone in the house.
Who directed The Ballad of Jack and Rose?
The Ballad of Jack and Rose was directed by Rebecca Miller.
Who stars in The Ballad of Jack and Rose?
The principal cast of The Ballad of Jack and Rose includes Daniel Day-Lewis, Camilla Belle, Catherine Keener, Ryan McDonald, Paul Dano.
When was The Ballad of Jack and Rose released and how long is it?
The Ballad of Jack and Rose was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Ballad of Jack and Rose?
The Ballad of Jack and Rose had a reported production budget of $1.5M and grossed $712K at the worldwide box office (0.47 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Ballad of Jack and Rose?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ballad of Jack and Rose was composed by Michael Rohatyn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ballad of Jack and Rose?
The Ballad of Jack and Rose holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).