The Name of the Rose
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The Name of the Rose

Who, in the name of God, is getting away with murder?

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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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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud

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.

Thematic Motifs:Moral Ambiguity & ConsequenceHuman Vulnerability & BetrayalJustice Against Systemic PowerPsychological Dread & ParanoiaThe Unknown & Cosmic TerrorInstinctual Survival Under Siege
Age Certification

R (Restricted 18+)

Cinematic Intensity

High Cinematic Intensity & Mature Tension

Key Elements

Intense thematic sequences, Cinematic action violence, Pervasive psychological tension

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (24 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in The Name of the Rose.

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Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Jean-Jacques Annaud

Screenplay / Writers

Gérard Brach, Andrew Birkin, Alain Godard

Executive Producers

Thomas Schühly, Alexandre Mnouchkine, Jake Eberts

Original Score

James Horner

Cinematography

Tonino Delli Colli

Film Editing

Jane Seitz

Production Design

Dante Ferretti

Costume Styling

Gabriella Pescucci

Production Studios & Global Distribution
CristaldifilmIT
Les Films ArianeFR
ZDFDE
RAIIT

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
FranceGermanyItaly

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
CristaldifilmPrimary Studio Soundstage
Les Films ArianePrimary Studio Soundstage
ZDFPrimary Studio Soundstage
RAIPrimary Studio Soundstage
Constantin FilmPrimary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups • High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets • Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers • Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages

Camera Optics

Panavision Millennium DXL2 with Primo 70 Spherical & Vintage Anamorphic Glass

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

1983 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

1984 - 1985 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

1985 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

September 24, 1986

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for The Name of the Rose. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Sean Connery's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in The Name of the Rose, Sean Connery underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Christian Slater. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Jean-Jacques Annaud concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout The Name of the Rose, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Global Box Office Phenomenon ($77.2M Gross)

The Name of the Rose conquered international box offices worldwide, grossing over $77.2 Million against an estimated $18.0 Million production budget (4.3x ROI multiple), setting pre-sale ticket records in IMAX and premium large format auditoriums.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of The Name of the Rose was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

$18.0 Million

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

$77.2 Million

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

4.3x

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

France, Germany, Italy

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for The Name of the Rose

Where was The Name of the Rose filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

The Name of the Rose was filmed primarily across France, Germany, Italy utilizing major facilities such as Cristaldifilm, Les Films Ariane, ZDF, RAI, Constantin Film. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups and High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets and Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers and Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in The Name of the Rose?

The ensemble features Sean Connery as William of Baskerville, Christian Slater as Adso of Melk, Helmut Qualtinger as Remigio da Varagine, Elya Baskin as Severinus, under the visionary direction of Jean-Jacques Annaud.

Where can I stream The Name of the Rose online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream The Name of the Rose (1986) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for The Name of the Rose?

The Name of the Rose is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.