Rosy (film)

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Rosy
Rosy (2018 film poster).png
Official release poster
Directed by Jess Bond
Written byJess Bond
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyZachary Galler
Edited byRoss Minoru Laing
Music by
Production
companies
  • Super Crispy Entertainment
  • Mirror Cube Films
Distributed by The Orchard
Release date
  • July 17, 2018 (2018-07-17)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Rosy is a 2018 American romantic comedy thriller film written and directed by Jess Bond. It stars Nat Wolff, Stacy Martin, Tony Shalhoub, and Johnny Knoxville. It was released via digital and on-demand platforms on July 17, 2018, by The Orchard. [1]

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Cast

Production

In November 2015, it was announced Nat Wolff had been cast in the film, with Jess Bond directing from a screenplay she wrote, while Jonathan Schwartz served as a producer. [2] In March 2016, it was announced that Sky Ferreira had joined the cast of the film in an undisclosed role, but she later dropped out for unknown reasons. [3]

Release

The film was released on July 17, 2018, by The Orchard. [4]

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