The Name of the Rose (1986): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

Name: The Name of the Rose
Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Released: 1986
Duration: 130 min
Cast: Sean Connery, Christian Slater, Helmut Qualtinger, Elya Baskin, Michael Lonsdale

What The Name of the Rose Is About

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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What is The Name of the Rose about?

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.

Where can I watch The Name of the Rose?

The Name of the Rose is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Name of the Rose?

The Name of the Rose runs for 130 minutes (2h 10m).

When did The Name of the Rose come out?

The Name of the Rose was released in 1986.

Who directed The Name of the Rose?

The Name of the Rose was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.

Who stars in The Name of the Rose?

The Name of the Rose stars Sean Connery, Christian Slater, Helmut Qualtinger, Elya Baskin.

What is The Name of the Rose's rating?

The Name of the Rose holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 75 out of 100.