Rosemead

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Rosemead

R,

2025,

1h 37m,

Drama/

Crime

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87%

53 Reviews

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An immigrant mother in California's San Gabriel Valley takes desperate measures to help her unstable teenage son as she uncovers his obsession with mass shootings. Inspired by true events.

Critics Consensus

Tackling difficult subject matter with sensitivity, Rosemead is a superb showcase for Lucy Liu in one of her most emotionally-layered performances yet.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Jan 8, 2026

3/4

This is the very definition of a tough but important watch, and it’s handled with sensitivity by all involved, especially the Fremont-born Shou and Liu.

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Peyton Robinson

RogerEbert.com

Dec 5, 2025

3/4

The film does not offer excuses for violence, and neither should we; instead, it prompts reflection on where compassion and control are needed and where the pursuit of them falters.

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Thelma Adams

AARP Movies for Grownups

Dec 5, 2025

4/5

Liu, in a challenging, unvarnished part far from her more polished characters in Charlie’s Angels or TV’s Elementary, does some of her best work, making a large impact on a smaller canvas.

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Fletcher Powell

KMUW - Wichita Public Radio

Jul 21, 2026

Most of the talk around Rosemead is going to focus on Lucy Liu, which is justified, because she's fantastic here, and I wouldn’t have blinked if she’d gotten an Oscar nomination for the performance.

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Cassie Hager

Pop Culture Leftovers

May 28, 2026

Rosemead is not just about a mother’s agonizing choice to commit an unthinkable crime. It is about the support – or lack thereof – in the Chinese American community for those suffering from mental health issues.

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Filipe Freitas

Always Good Movies

Apr 16, 2026

2.5/5

His [Lin's] direction, largely unconcerned with visual nuance, reinforces a sense of stiffness and looming dread—arguably the film’s central flaw—as it grows increasingly exhausting over time.

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Synopsis

An immigrant mother in California's San Gabriel Valley takes desperate measures to help her unstable teenage son as she uncovers his obsession with mass shootings. Inspired by true events.

Director: Eric Lin
Producer: Andrew Corkin, Lucy Liu, Mynette Louie
Screenwriter: Marilyn Fu
Distributor: Vertical
Production Co: The Population
Rating: R (Some Language)
Genre: Drama, Crime
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 5, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 10, 2026
Box Office (Gross USA): $88.3K
Runtime: 1h 37m

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