
The Name of the Rose
A 14th-century Franciscan monk unravels a murder mystery in a medieval monastery, confronting the Church's authority and a shadowy conspiracy.
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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Mood Rationale & Viewing Guide: Should You Watch The Name of the Rose?
Within our mood classification system, The Name of the Rose aligns strongest with a thriller / sad / chill viewing mood (edge-of-your-seat suspense, mystery, and psychological depth). Key tonal signals include dark intense, revenge thriller, must watch, underrated gem, feudal setting, slow burn, making it a strong pick when you want a story driven by those themes without spoilers.
Watch If…
- •You want a drama, thriller, mystery movie released in 1986.
- •You enjoy themes centered on dark intense, revenge thriller, must watch, underrated gem.
- •You want a self-contained story that matches your current mood.
Skip If…
- •You are looking for a purely lighthearted, zero-stress comfort watch without dark or tense themes.
- •You are looking for an ongoing, multi-season franchise rather than a completed release.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Name of the Rose
Where can I watch The Name of the Rose (1986) legally online?
The Name of the Rose is available through official platforms including Prime Video. Use the streaming links on this page to open the licensed release directly.
What mood and genres does The Name of the Rose fit best?
The Name of the Rose is classified under Drama, Thriller, Mystery and best matches a thriller or sad or chill mood, featuring elements of dark intense, revenge thriller, must watch, underrated gem, feudal setting.
What is the runtime and release status of The Name of the Rose?
The Name of the Rose was released in 1986 (completed).
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