Rosebush Pruning
People are roses. Families are rosebushes. Rosebushes need pruning.
In a Spanish villa, American siblings Jack, Ed, Anna and Robert wallow in isolation and their inherited fortune. When Jack wants to move in with his girlfriend and Ed uncovers the truth about their mother’s death, the fabric of the family begins to unravel.
Directed by Karim Aïnouz · Comedy · Drama · Thriller · 95 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Karim Aïnouz
Studio
Kavac Film / The Match Factory
Release
2026-04-23
Runtime
95 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Full Plot
A wealthy but troubled family's dark secrets are exposed when they move to Catalonia. The family's patriarch, father, and his children, including Edward, Anna, Robert, and Jack, struggle with their own twisted relationships. When Jack brings home a girlfriend, the household is thrown into chaos. Incestuous tensions simmer just below the surface.
Cast & Characters
Ed
Callum Turner
Anna
Riley Keough
Jack
Jamie Bell
Robert
Lukas Gage
Emma
Elena Anaya
Father
Tracy Letts
Martha, Jack's girlfriend
Elle Fanning
the Mother
Pamela Anderson
Did You Know?
Did You Know: The film is produced by The Apartment Pictures and Match Factory Productions.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know: It was inspired by Marco Bellocchio's debut feature Fists in the Pocket.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know: Principal photography took place in Spain over 35 days, from September 26 to November 9.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Critical Assessment
Rosebush Pruning holds 6.7/10 on TMDb (7 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
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Ratings as of August 12, 2026
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AI Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Rosebush Pruning holds 6.7/10 on TMDb (7 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is Rosebush Pruning?+
Rosebush Pruning has a runtime of 95 min.
Who directed Rosebush Pruning?+
Rosebush Pruning was directed by Karim Aïnouz.
Where can I watch Rosebush Pruning?+
Rosebush Pruning is available to stream, rent, or buy on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Rakuten TV.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction is largely negative, with some reviewers finding the trailer "crazy" and others expressing disappointment or confusion about the film's plot. A few reviewers mention looking forward to seeing Pamela Anderson in a new role, but many comments are more critical of the movie itself, suggesting it may be too focused on wealthy people's lives.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
**The collapse of an ephemeral dynasty** Under the scorching sun of a luxurious Catalonia villa, four American siblings live in hedonistic isolation, squandering their immense fortune. Carefree and oblivious to the outside world, they ignore the demands of their strict, visually…
Martin Oaks · 5/10
From the trailer's comments
another rich people are crazy movie
@metazz · 589 likesi just know the edits are going to be crazy
@carlakstr · 283 likes21 of the 57 comments here are by one person lol. Perhaps more unhinged than this film's story itself
@bonesnaps · 266 likesSo excited to see Pamela Anderson in this role. She looks iconic! ❤
@michelecrm8366 · 157 likesLook at that color. Cinematography renaissance
@HotpadHarrison · 240 likesThis movie feels like Neon Demon's older sister
@MarinaAndTheDevil · 100 likesNow there's a cast.
@eawinick-n8m · 63 likesEfthimis Filippou is the writer, hence the obvious Lanthimos universe influence.
@Diapontios · 95 likes
