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Rosemary's Baby

  • 19681968
  • 18+18+
  • 2h 17min
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
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A young couple trying for a baby move into an aging, ornate apartment building on Central Park West, but find themselves surrounded by peculiar neighbors.A young couple trying for a baby move into an aging, ornate apartment building on Central Park West, but find themselves surrounded by peculiar neighbors.A young couple trying for a baby move into an aging, ornate apartment building on Central Park West, but find themselves surrounded by peculiar neighbors.

IMDb RATING
8.0/10
204K
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POPULARITY
1,000
53
  • Director
    • Roman Polanski
  • Writers
    • Ira Levin(from the novel by)
    • Roman Polanski(written for the screen)
  • Stars
    • Mia Farrow
    • John Cassavetes
    • Ruth Gordon
Top credits
  • Director
    • Roman Polanski
  • Writers
    • Ira Levin(from the novel by)
    • Roman Polanski(written for the screen)
  • Stars
    • Mia Farrow
    • John Cassavetes
    • Ruth Gordon
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 612User reviews
    • 276Critic reviews
    • 96Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 11 wins & 12 nominations total

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    Roman Polanski and Elisha Cook Jr. in Rosemary's Baby (1968)
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    Mia Farrow and Robert Evans in Rosemary's Baby (1968)
    Mia Farrow and Robert Evans in Rosemary's Baby (1968)
    Mia Farrow and Robert Evans in Rosemary's Baby (1968)
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    Roman Polanski and Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby (1968)
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    Mia Farrow and Ruth Gordon in Rosemary's Baby (1968)

    Top cast

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    Mia Farrow
    Mia Farrow
    • Rosemary Woodhouseas Rosemary Woodhouse
    John Cassavetes
    John Cassavetes
    • Guy Woodhouseas Guy Woodhouse
    Ruth Gordon
    Ruth Gordon
    • Minnie Castevetas Minnie Castevet
    Sidney Blackmer
    Sidney Blackmer
    • Roman Castevetas Roman Castevet
    Maurice Evans
    Maurice Evans
    • Hutchas Hutch
    Ralph Bellamy
    Ralph Bellamy
    • Dr. Sapirsteinas Dr. Sapirstein
    Victoria Vetri
    Victoria Vetri
    • Terryas Terry
    • (as Angela Dorian)
    Patsy Kelly
    Patsy Kelly
    • Laura-Louiseas Laura-Louise
    Elisha Cook Jr.
    Elisha Cook Jr.
    • Mr. Nicklasas Mr. Nicklas
    • (as Elisha Cook)
    Emmaline Henry
    Emmaline Henry
    • Elise Dunstanas Elise Dunstan
    Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin
    • Dr. Hillas Dr. Hill
    Hanna Landy
    Hanna Landy
    • Grace Cardiffas Grace Cardiff
    Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds
    • Dr. Shandas Dr. Shand
    • (as Philip Leeds)
    D'Urville Martin
    D'Urville Martin
    • Diegoas Diego
    Hope Summers
    Hope Summers
    • Mrs. Gilmoreas Mrs. Gilmore
    Marianne Gordon
    Marianne Gordon
    • Rosemary's Girl Friendas Rosemary's Girl Friend
    Wende Wagner
    Wende Wagner
    • Rosemary's Girl Friendas Rosemary's Girl Friend
    • (as Wendy Wagner)
    Toby Adler
    • Lady on Yachtas Lady on Yacht
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Roman Polanski
    • Writers
      • Ira Levin(from the novel by)
      • Roman Polanski(written for the screen)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Desirous of starting a family, the young Catholic housewife, Rosemary Woodhouse, and her struggling actor husband, Guy, move into the Bramford: New York's iconic building that brims with unpleasant stories of obscure dwellers and ghastly occurrences. Before long, the young couple is befriended by their somehow eccentric next-door neighbours, Roman and Minnie Castevet, and, shortly after, Rosemary gets pregnant. However, little by little--as the inexperienced mother becomes systematically cut off from her circle and friends--alarming hints of a sinister and well-planned conspiracy begin to emerge, enfolding timid Rosemary in a shroud of suspicion and mental agony. In the end, why is everyone so conveniently eager to help? Furthermore, why is Guy allowing it? —Nick Riganas
    paranoiacovensatanismproblem pregnancyrape292 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • It's not what you're expecting.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Horror
    • Certificate
      • 18+
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to Mia Farrow, the scenes where Rosemary walks in front of traffic were spontaneous and genuine. Roman Polanski is reported to have told her that "nobody will hit a pregnant woman." The scene was successfully shot with Farrow walking into real traffic and Polanski following, operating the hand-held camera since he was the only one willing to do it.
    • Goofs
      Rosemary didn't close the closet door all the way before fetching the knife because towels and linens were blocking it, but the door is completely closed when she returns.
    • Quotes

      Rosemary Woodhouse: This is no dream! This is really happening!

    • Alternate versions
      The film originally proved problematic for the UK censors and the rape scene was toned down by the BBFC for the cinema release with edits made to remove dialogue and shots of Rosemary's legs being bound. All later UK video releases featured the uncut print.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Lullaby
      (uncredited)

      Composed by Krzysztof Komeda

      Sung by Mia Farrow

    User reviews612

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    An atmosphere like no other.
    This is how horror films need to be made. Aside from The House of the Devil (a beautiful throwback to this period of the genre) there aren't any films that can so perfectly create this kind of a chilling atmosphere that keeps your skin tingling from start to finish. From the haunting echo of Mia Farrow's voice eerily leading us in, Rosemary's Baby immediately absorbs you into it's world and never lets you out. That's the perfect word for this; absorbing. Roman Polanski is one of cinema's finest directors and what makes him stand as such is how perfectly he can create an atmosphere. Even in his few failures he crafts a unique and full atmosphere that is expertly made for the film he's creating. He's one of the few directors who always know what he's doing and always creates a complete vision that never wavers. That's on display in spades in Rosemary's Baby, a film that drives mystery, supernatural paranoia and the fears of any pregnant woman into the heart of the viewer. With the help of a revelatory performance in terror from Farrow, Polanski creates a truly perfect film.
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    FAQ24

    • What is "Rosemary's Baby" about?
    • Is "Rosemary's Baby" based on a book?
    • Is The Bramford a real apartment building in New York?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 12, 1968 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Le bébé de Rosemary
    • Filming locations
      • Dakota Hotel - 1 West 72nd St. at Central Park West, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • William Castle Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,300,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 17min
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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