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TMDB19862h 10mDrama / Thriller / Mystery

The Name of the Rose

Who, in the name of God, is getting away with murder?

14th-century Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and his young novice arrive at a conference to find that several monks have been murdered under mysterious circumstances. To solve the crimes, William must rise up against the Church's authority and fight the shadowy conspiracy of monastery monks using only his intelligence; which is considerable.

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The Name of the Rose at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 10m

At 2h 10m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller · Mystery

TMDB files it under drama, thriller, and mystery.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 9 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free or ad-supported on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, and 6 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 3,421 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Name of the Rose tonight

  • It needs the whole evening: 2h 10m.
  • It is included with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 3,421 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Name of the Rose

Is The Name of the Rose scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Name of the Rose for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Name of the Rose in the US?
The Name of the Rose streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, and 6 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Name of the Rose?
The Name of the Rose runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
Is The Name of the Rose suitable for kids?
The Name of the Rose is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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