The Subject Was Roses
1968, English. Directed by Ulu Grosbard.
The Story of Three Strangers...A Mother...A Father...And a Son.
Timmy Cleary returns to his Bronx home at the end of World War II and is soon disillusioned to find his parents' marriage filled with discord, quarreling, and recriminations.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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- Released
- 13 October 1968
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank D. Gilroy
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The Subject Was Roses runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
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The Subject Was Roses parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Subject Was Roses is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Subject Was Roses on?
The Subject Was Roses isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 October 1968. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Subject Was Roses?
If you liked The Subject Was Roses, try The Visit, Up the Down Staircase, The Pumpkin Eater.
Who directed The Subject Was Roses?
The Subject Was Roses (1968) was directed by Ulu Grosbard and stars Jack Albertson, Patricia Neal, Martin Sheen.