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The Purple Rose of Cairo

“She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.”

7.419851h 22mFantasyComedyRomance
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The Purple Rose of Cairo at a glance

The Purple Rose of Cairo is a 1985 fantasy and comedy film, running 1h 22m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

PG age rating1h 22mFantasyComedy

Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1985-03-01
Runtime
1h 22m
Genres
Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Director
Woody Allen
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.4 / 10 · 1,195 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Mia FarrowCecilia
Jeff DanielsTom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny AielloMonk
Dianne WiestEmma
Milo O'SheaFather Donnelly
Van JohnsonLarry
Deborah RushRita
Zoe CaldwellThe Countess
Irving MetzmanTheater Manager
John WoodJason
John RothmanMr. Hirsch's Lawyer
Edward HerrmannHenry
Stephanie FarrowCecilia's Sister
Michael TuckerGil's Agent

Questions about The Purple Rose of Cairo

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Where can I watch The Purple Rose of Cairo in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Purple Rose of Cairo is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Purple Rose of Cairo suitable for children?

The Purple Rose of Cairo is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is The Purple Rose of Cairo about?

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.

How long is The Purple Rose of Cairo?

The Purple Rose of Cairo runs for 1h 22m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Purple Rose of Cairo trailer?

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