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Where to Watch The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) (Legally)

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

Mar 1, 1985 US 82 min PG

7.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 143 votes

Fantasy Comedy Romance

Where can I watch “The Purple Rose of Cairo” legally?

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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1985), without spoilers.

It sits in the Fantasy, Comedy, Romance space and is paced for about 82 minutes.

Cast highlights include Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Irving Metzman.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

new york city, great depression, falling in love, movie star

Official trailer

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Plot

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.