Bed of Roses (1996)

20% of critics liked it
(15 reviews)
65% of users liked it
(19,414 ratings)

Two lonely people learn to say it with flowers in this romantic drama. Lisa (Mary Stuart Masterson) is a business executive who has gotten used to being alone but doesn't like it very much; she was abandoned by her birth parents, and then spent most of her childhood being raised by Stanley (S.A.… More Two lonely people learn to say it with flowers in this romantic drama. Lisa (Mary Stuart Masterson) is a business executive who has gotten used to being alone but doesn't like it very much; she was abandoned by her birth parents, and then spent most of her childhood being raised by Stanley (S.A. Griffin), an abusive foster father, after her adopted mother died. One day, Lisa gets word that Stanley has died; alone in her apartment, she breaks down and cries uncontrollably. Later the same day, Lisa gets an unexpected delivery of a dozen roses from a secret admirer. Puzzled, Lisa presses the delivery man for information on who might have sent her the flowers, and he confesses -- he sent them himself. Lewis (Christian Slater) runs a flower shop and often takes long walks through the neighborhood, trying to lose his memories of his deceased wife and child. He saw Lisa crying in her window and hoped the roses would cheer her up. Before long, Lisa and Lewis begin dating, but both have some emotional issues to resolve before their story can have a happy ending. This film offers your only opportunity of the moviegoing week to hear someone say, "Oh, there's nothing worse than a finicky agapanthis." ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 27 min.
Directed By: Michael Goldenberg
Genres: Drama, Romance

In Theaters: Jun 1, 1995 Wide
On DVD: Jul 27, 1999
Studio: New Line Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Mike Clark, USA Today
Don't blame the leads, but the movie has less emotional resonance than an old FTD florist commercial with Merlin Olsen.
Clint Morris, Tsunami Magazine
A very sweet movie, Slater and Masterson encompass real sparks

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Featured Audience Ratings

AJ V

Masterson's character in this movie is a lot like many women today, lonely and afraid to love. This romantic drama is realistic, but also sweet. I really liked Slater in this movie, if you're a fan you need to see this. Overall, a good romance movie.
Red L

This is definitely a chick flick. Career girl (Mary Stuart Masterson) wooed by a young guy (Christian Slater) who has already made his millions and is now enjoying life.
Leigh R

A favorite romantic...
d j

love love love!!!! havent seen this movie in a long time....its such a sweet movie....
*Kimberly *

Always a favorite of mine! Mary Stuart Masterson and Christian Slater light up the screen in this loveable romantic story balanced with just a tinge of bittersweet heartache.
Leo L

One of my favorites!