The film stars Jerry Lewis, Kevin Pollak, Kerry Bishé, Claire Bloom and Dean Stockwell.

Coping with anger, withdrawal and his own fragile health, Rose embarks on an exploration of his past, all the while searching for Eva's mystery suitor, hoping to find the answers he needs to be at peace.

The film was produced by Lightstream Entertainment's Garrett Kelleher and Blackbird's Lawrence Inglee, along with Rush River's Bill Walton.

[5] The film has a 37% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 43 critic reviews, stating that "Max Rose marks Jerry Lewis' long-overdue return to the screen – and is unfortunately less than memorable in almost every other respect.

"[6] In a negative review, Tim Grierson of Paste wrote the film "has an icky earnestness and general incompetence that make this potential comeback vehicle a rather exasperating viewing experience.