I Never Promised You a Rose Garden
1977, English. Directed by Anthony Page.
When she tried to kill herself, it was just the beginning.
A disturbed and institutionalized 16-year-old girl struggles between fantasy and reality.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 14 July 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gavin Lambert, Lewis John Carlino
- Budget
- $3M
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I Never Promised You a Rose Garden: quick answers
Is I Never Promised You a Rose Garden worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is I Never Promised You a Rose Garden?
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does I Never Promised You a Rose Garden have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for I Never Promised You a Rose Garden. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is I Never Promised You a Rose Garden on?
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Never Promised You a Rose Garden?
If you liked I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, try Hounddog, The Short History of the Long Road, The Truth About Emanuel.
Who directed I Never Promised You a Rose Garden?
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (1977) was directed by Anthony Page and stars Kathleen Quinlan, Bibi Andersson, Ben Piazza.