The Purple Rose of Cairo

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

19851h 22m7.4(1,178 votes)

FantasyComedyRomance

Synopsis

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 Baxt…

The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) is a fantasy, comedy, and romance film directed by Woody Allen. It stars Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, and Danny Aiello. The film runs for 1 hour 22 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 1,178 votes.

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Director

Woody Allen

Cast

Mia Farrow

Cecilia

Jeff Daniels

Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

Danny Aiello

Monk

Dianne Wiest

Emma

Milo O'Shea

Father Donnelly

Van Johnson

Larry

Deborah Rush

Rita

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Where can I watch The Purple Rose of Cairo?

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Who stars in The Purple Rose of Cairo?

The Purple Rose of Cairo stars Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, and Dianne Wiest, and was directed by Woody Allen.

How long is The Purple Rose of Cairo?

The Purple Rose of Cairo has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes.

When did The Purple Rose of Cairo come out?

The Purple Rose of Cairo was released in 1985.

What genre is The Purple Rose of Cairo?

The Purple Rose of Cairo is a fantasy, comedy, and romance film.

Is The Purple Rose of Cairo worth watching?

The Purple Rose of Cairo holds an average audience score of 7.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.