Quick Info
- Year
- 1985
- Director
- Woody Allen
- Duration
- 82 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $15M
- Box Office
- $11M
External Ratings
IMDb7.4
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes74%
📺 Where to Watch
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The Purple Rose of Cairo
Our Rating
7.5/10
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Overview
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.5
Acting
7.6
Direction
7.4
Cinematography
7.2
Music
7
✓Pros
- Strong direction
- Compelling story
- Great performances
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
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