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Rosebush Pruning

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17% Tomatometer 53 Reviews Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Underneath the Catalonian sun, a rich white American family lives in hedonistic isolation, seeking love and validation through one another, their designer wardrobes and pop music. When an outsider infiltrates the family, buried tensions surface and blood ties are severed.
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Critics Consensus

Visually polished but dramatically hollow, Rosebush Pruning pairs strong performances with stylish excess yet never matches its satirical ambitions with genuine wit or insight.

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Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 4d
1.5/4
Still, it’s one of those projects that might have actually made a bigger impression if it were even worse—as is, it’s just disposable. Go to Full Review
Natalia Winkelman New York Times Jul 23
A petty provocation that, like a spent blossom in time-lapse, shrivels and disintegrates as soon as it’s over. Go to Full Review
Deborah Ross The Spectator Jul 16
Add it all up and what you have is unpleasantness heaped on unpleasantness. I don’t know what might save it. Perhaps if it were trimmed by 90 minutes or so? Go to Full Review
Dionar Hidalgo Algo Más Que Cine 1d
5/10
Stylish, darkly funny and deliberately provocative, Rosebush Pruning has plenty of perversity but little real bite. Aïnouz delivers striking visuals and committed performances, yet its transgressions often feel more decorative than disturbing. Go to Full Review
Maxance Vincent Film Speak 3d
D-
A star-studded flop. Go to Full Review
Jaylan Salah Cinefied Aug 17
Rosebush Pruning is a bizarre mess. Does it work? For seekers of the visually delicious and the aesthetically innovative. Apart from that, it doesn’t have much to offer. Go to Full Review
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Tuoyo B @RT59795624 1d I for one found this movie both funny and provocative. was bewildered most of the time. See more Gregory V @GreggVallarta 2d I didn't know what to expect when I sat down to watch this movie, and I was pleasantly surprised. The acting was phenomenal, and the film was beautifully shot. You also can't go wrong with a soundtrack that includes Paninaro by the Pet Shop Boys. Yes, this movie is not for everyone, but there is no reason for the critics' scores to be this low. The movie had great pacing and a bizarre story to tell. It also had some disturbing themes and scenes, which is what makes it so unique and good. There were some good twists at the end, and this movie will leave you thinking about it for a long time after seeing it. I will definitely see it again. See more Nonya B @Crastrosta22 3d I don't understand the bad reviews. This is (almost) exactly what I expected when it was described as an art house, satirical thriller. I do agree that it would have been better, if it had been worse. But it was very weird, often disturbing, and great cinematography. The story was a bit hollow and could have done with some more wit and cleverness, overall I thought it was a good film though. Saw it on Mubi. See more joel G @davidbondo Jul 31 wow.. what a bad movie.. Horrible plot/storyline.. just plain boring . 50% of theater walked out at the 45 min mark.. Your better off staying home and watching paint dry.. Final Grade : F See more Chris H @RT43667101 Jul 30 Hilarious. Lighten up. Every contributor sticks their landing: actors, director, photographer, composer, everyone. A party of fools with the perfect punch. See more Moody C @MoodyC Jul 30 Awful with no redeemable or likable character. Every awful cliche appears like sudden violent gunshot & sudden running over by car. Two stars for Elle boobies. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Underneath the Catalonian sun, a rich white American family lives in hedonistic isolation, seeking love and validation through one another, their designer wardrobes and pop music. When an outsider infiltrates the family, buried tensions surface and blood ties are severed.
Director
Karim Aïnouz
Producer
Simone Gattoni, Annamaria Morelli, Andreas Wentz, Vladimir Zemtsov
Screenwriter
Efthimis Filippou
Distributor
MUBI
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 24, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 21, 2026
Box Office (Gross USA)
$13.7K
Runtime
1h 34m
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