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The Purple Rose of Cairo

1985·Movie·PG·82 min·7.4(1,145)

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.

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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?

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United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaApple TV Store, Amazon Video
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CanadaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, YouTube FreeApple TV Store, maxdome Store, Freenet meinVOD
FranceAmazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
BrazilAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanAmazon 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
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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

In United States, you can stream The Purple Rose of Cairo on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of The Purple Rose of Cairo

Mia Farrow

Mia Farrow

Cecilia

Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels

Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

Danny Aiello

Danny Aiello

Monk

Irving Metzman

Irving Metzman

Theater Manager

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Stephanie Farrow

Cecilia's Sister

Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

Henry

John Wood

John Wood

Jason

Deborah Rush

Deborah Rush

Rita

Van Johnson

Van Johnson

Larry

Zoe Caldwell

Zoe Caldwell

The Countess

Milo O'Shea

Milo O'Shea

Father Donnelly

Dianne Wiest

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.

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