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The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985): movie guide
The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) is a Fantasy, Comedy, Romance running about 82 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.4/10 from 1,198 votes. Notable cast includes Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Dianne Wiest. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1985-03-01
- Runtime: 82 min
- TMDB: 7.4/10
- Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1985-03-01
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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.
Cast highlights
The Purple Rose of Cairo features Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Dianne Wiest, Milo O'Shea, Van Johnson. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1985-03-01. Runtime: 82 minutes. TMDB score: 7.4/10 (1,198 votes). Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Purple Rose of Cairo?
- The Purple Rose of Cairo is listed as Fantasy, Comedy, Romance on TMDB.
- How long is The Purple Rose of Cairo?
- The Purple Rose of Cairo runs about 82 minutes.
- Who stars in The Purple Rose of Cairo?
- Cast highlights include Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Dianne Wiest, Milo O'Shea, Van Johnson.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Purple Rose of Cairo?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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