The Name of the Rose (Der Name der Rose)

The Name of the Rose (Der Name der Rose) (1986)

  • 76% of critics liked it
    (21 reviews)

  • 82% of users liked it
    (38,540 ratings)

Adapted from Umberto Eco's best-selling novel, director Jean-Jacques Annaud's The Name of the Rose is a 14th century murder-mystery thriller starring Sean Connery as a Sherlock Holmes-esque Franciscan monk called William of Baskerville. When a murder occurs at a secluded Benedictine Abbey, William… More

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R, 2 hr. 10 min.
Directed By
Jean-Jacques Annaud
Written By
Andrew Birkin, Umberto Eco
Genres
Drama, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense
In Theaters
Sep 24, 1986 Limited
On DVD
Jul 6, 2004
Nelson Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Peter Canavese, Groucho Reviews

    For labyrinth-lovers...a thoughtful and entertaining murder mystery predicated on intellectual debate. [Blu-ray]

  • Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid

    It's really a decent exploitation film disguised as a proper art film.

  • Michael A. Smith, Nolan's Pop Culture Review

    A great mystery until the end. Connery and Abraham throw sparks each time they meet.

  • James Plath, Reel.com

    the movie DOES plod a bit, and there aren't enough red herrings to make for a truly suspenseful mystery

  • Aaron Lazenby, Filmcritic.com

    the window dressing is not enough to buoy the principle acting

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • xGary X


    In this adaptation of Umberto Eco's celebrated novel, Franciscan friar Sean Connery investigates a series of bizarre murders in a monastery in the 14th century. Aside from the rather unusual subject matter, this is a unique film in that it does not feature the usual starlets and… More

  • Ken S


    Great atmosphere and mood. An inspiration for Fincher's Alien 3.

  • Jens S


    This extremely atmospheric and engrossing story set in a 14th century monastery in Northern Italy is a murder mystery and commentary on medieval church and inquisition at the same time. It perfectly intertwines these two aspects of the plot, carried by an outstanding Sean Connery and… More

  • AJ V


    A great thriller, very unique, and the cast is really good, I highly recommend this movie

  • Dean M


    Sean Connery's character, Franciscan friar William of Baskerville, should be alludes to the fictional sleuth Sherlock Holmes. He lends dignity, intelligence as the acute and prudent monk who has knowledge, both of the human spirit and the wiles of the evil one. The film is very… More

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