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Where to Watch The Purple Rose of Cairo(1985)
“She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.”
Looking for where to watch The Purple Rose of Cairo? You can currently find The Purple Rose of Cairo online through Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Amazon Video. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
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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The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985), directed by Woody Allen, is a fantasy film and is available to stream on 9 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.6/10 and 93% on Rotten Tomatoes from 1,150 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1985, it's a 1980s fantasy that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, and Danny Aiello. At 82 minutes, it's a quick watch. Its compact length makes it a strong pick for a mid-week watch when you don't want to commit a full evening to a single film.
If you're looking to watch The Purple Rose of Cairo online, the best option is Amazon Prime Video for subscribers, and it's also included with Amazon Prime Video with Ads, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Phantom of the Paradise and Date Night, both of which are available to stream right now.
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- No — The Purple Rose of Cairo isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
- The Purple Rose of Cairo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US.
- Yes — The Purple Rose of Cairo is currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
- Yes — The Purple Rose of Cairo is available to stream for free (with ads) on YouTube Free, Tubi, and it's also included with Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
- The Purple Rose of Cairo runs 1h 22m (82 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.6/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 75/100.
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