

The Purple Rose of Cairo
“She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.”
Cecilia is a waitress in New Jersey, living a dreary life during the Great Depression. Her only escape from her mundane reality is the movie theatre. After losing her job, Cecilia goes to see 'The Purple Rose of Cairo' in hopes of raising her spirits, where she watches dashing archaeologist Tom Baxter time and again.
Where to watch The Purple Rose of Cairo in United States
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Where is The Purple Rose of Cairo streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, maxdome Store, Freenet meinVOD |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About The Purple Rose of Cairo
The Purple Rose of Cairo is a 1985 English-language fantasy, comedy and romance film directed by Woody Allen. The cast is led by Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla.
The Purple Rose of Cairo was produced by Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on March 1, 1985, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $11 million worldwide.
- Director
- Woody Allen
- Writers
- Woody Allen
- Release date
- March 1, 1985
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $15 million
- Box office
- $11 million
- Production
- Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
The Purple Rose of Cairo cast & crew
The Purple Rose of Cairo was directed by Woody Allen and written by Woody Allen.
The cast features Mia Farrow as Cecilia, Jeff Daniels as Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd, Danny Aiello as Monk, Irving Metzman as Theater Manager, Stephanie Farrow as Cecilia's Sister, and Edward Herrmann as Henry.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dick Hyman, cinematography is by Gordon Willis, and it was produced by Charles H. Joffe and Robert Greenhut.
Is The Purple Rose of Cairo worth watching?
The Purple Rose of Cairo holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 1,145 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed fantasy films.
At 1h 22m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy fantasy, comedy, and romance, The Purple Rose of Cairo is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Purple Rose of Cairo
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Cast of The Purple Rose of Cairo

Mia Farrow
Cecilia

Jeff Daniels
Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

Danny Aiello
Monk

Irving Metzman
Theater Manager
Stephanie Farrow
Cecilia's Sister

Edward Herrmann
Henry

John Wood
Jason

Deborah Rush
Rita

Van Johnson
Larry

Zoe Caldwell
The Countess

Milo O'Shea
Father Donnelly

Dianne Wiest
Emma
The Purple Rose of Cairo — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Purple Rose of Cairo in United States?
The Purple Rose of Cairo is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Purple Rose of Cairo on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Purple Rose of Cairo is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Purple Rose of Cairo in?
The Purple Rose of Cairo is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Purple Rose of Cairo?
The Purple Rose of Cairo runs 1 hours 22 minutes (82 minutes).
▸What is The Purple Rose of Cairo rated?
The Purple Rose of Cairo is rated PG. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 1,145 ratings.











