The Purple Rose of Cairo
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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Frequently asked questions about The Purple Rose of Cairo
Where can I watch The Purple Rose of Cairo in the United States?
The Purple Rose of Cairo is available to stream on Hoopla, Fawesome, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Purple Rose of Cairo for free?
The Purple Rose of Cairo streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla, Fawesome, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Purple Rose of Cairo?
The Purple Rose of Cairo scores 7.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Purple Rose of Cairo?
The Purple Rose of Cairo stars Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Dianne Wiest, and Milo O'Shea. Woody Allen is the director.
How long is The Purple Rose of Cairo?
The Purple Rose of Cairo runs 1h 22m (82 minutes).
When did The Purple Rose of Cairo come out?
The Purple Rose of Cairo was released on March 1, 1985.
Which studio made The Purple Rose of Cairo?
The Purple Rose of Cairo was produced by Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for The Purple Rose of Cairo?
The Purple Rose of Cairo was made on a budget of $15,000,000.
How much did The Purple Rose of Cairo make at the box office?
The Purple Rose of Cairo grossed $10,631,333 worldwide, against a budget of $15,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.