The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Purple Rose of Cairo is a 1985 fantasy drama starring Jeff Daniels and Mia Farrow. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $10.6 million worldwide. It won 2 awards from 12 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 75 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Pictures Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Purple Rose of Cairo About?
The premise of The Purple Rose of Cairo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Depression in 1930s America, Cecilia escapes her difficult marriage and finds comfort in movie theaters. Her life is unexpectedly altered when Tom Baxter, a character from "The Purple Rose of Cairo," steps out of the film and into her world. This extraordinary event sparks an unusual romance and blurs the lines between fiction and reality, challenging Cecilia's perception of love and existence.
The Purple Rose of Cairo Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- film within a film
- 1930s
- movie theater
- film industry
- entering movie via screen
- movie reality crossover
- actor meets character
- fictional character comes to life
- character talks to audience
- black servant
- amusement park
- ferris wheel
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- popcorn
- metafiction
- movie screen
- demanding money back
- studio executive
- movie star
- getaway car
- carousel
- fistfight
- tap dancing
- dancing
- memory
- memory lapse
- radiculitis
- back pain
- reference to roscoe 'fatty' arbuckle
- reference to ginger rogers
- reference to lew ayres
- breaking the fourth wall
- self referential
- time loop
- year 1935
- fantasy becomes reality
- satire comedy
- flower in title
- actor plays a dual role
- allen and farrow
- tragedy drama
- allen and wiest
- allen and aiello
- allen and daniels
- love
- diner
- marriage
- actor
- happiness
- champagne
- sadness
The Purple Rose of Cairo Cast
Jeff Daniels leads the cast, with Mia Farrow.
The Purple Rose of Cairo Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Purple Rose of Cairo 75 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 8.1
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TMDB 74% User score
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The Purple Rose of Cairo Plot Summary
What happens in The Purple Rose of Cairo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the midst of the Great Depression, Cecilia, a dedicated waitress in New Jersey, finds herself engulfed in the challenges posed by her demanding job and a troubled marriage to Monk, whose constant infidelity casts a shadow over her life. Her sole escape lies within the captivating allure of classic films, particularly The Purple Rose of Cairo, which transports her to a world of romance and intrigue. The film’s charismatic archaeologist, Tom Baxter, enchants her as he pursues a glamorous Copacabana singer on screen.
Full summary
The whole story of The Purple Rose of Cairo, scene by scene
The Purple Rose of Cairo Box Office
The Purple Rose of Cairo grossed $10.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$10.6M
- US & Canada
- $10.6M
The Purple Rose of Cairo Awards & Nominations
The Purple Rose of Cairo won 2 awards from 12 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1986, with 2 wins from 4 nominations.
2 wins12 nominations4 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1986 2 wins · 4 nominations- Won Best Film – Woody Allen
- Won Best Original Screenplay – Woody Allen
- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Mia Farrow
- Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
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Golden Globes 1986 4 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor) – Jeff Daniels
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actress) – Mia Farrow
- Nominated Best Screenplay – Woody Allen
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Saturn Awards 1986 3 nominations- Nominated Best Actress
- Nominated Best Director
- Nominated Best Writing
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Oscars 1986 1 nomination- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) – Woody Allen
The Purple Rose of Cairo Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Purple Rose of Cairo.
How Well Do You Know The Purple Rose of Cairo?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Cecilia's primary source of escapism during the Great Depression?
Cars in The Purple Rose of Cairo
7 cars on screen, including the 1933 Chevrolet Mercury and the 1930 Durant 614.
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1930 Ford Model A Background role
The Purple Rose of Cairo Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “La rose pourpre du Caire” and “La Rosa Purpurea del Cairo”.
- Also known as
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- La rose pourpre du Caire
- La Rosa Purpurea del Cairo
- La rosa púrpura de El Cairo
- 開羅紫玫瑰
- La rosa porpra del Caire
- A Rosa Púrpura do Cairo
- 戲假情真
- 카이로의 붉은 장미
- Пурпурная роза Каира
- 开罗紫玫瑰
- Purpurowa róża z Kairu
- Kairó bíbor rózsája
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- שושנת קהיר הסגולה
- Purpurová růže z Káhiry
- Kahire'nin Mor Gülü
- Пурпурната роза от Кайро
- Purpurinė Kairo rožė
- Kairos röda ros
- カイロの紫のバラ, კაიროს მეწამული ვარდი
- Пурпурова троянда Каїру
- Den røde rose fra Cairo
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The Purple Rose of Cairo FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Purple Rose of Cairo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Purple Rose of Cairo?
The Purple Rose of Cairo runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was The Purple Rose of Cairo released?
The Purple Rose of Cairo was released on May 2, 1985.
Who is in the cast of The Purple Rose of Cairo?
The Purple Rose of Cairo stars Jeff Daniels and Mia Farrow.
How much did The Purple Rose of Cairo make at the box office?
The Purple Rose of Cairo grossed $10.6 million worldwide.
How is The Purple Rose of Cairo rated?
The Purple Rose of Cairo has 75 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
What awards did The Purple Rose of Cairo win?
The Purple Rose of Cairo won 2 awards from 12 nominations, including Best Film at the BAFTA 1986.
Does The Purple Rose of Cairo have a post-credit scene?
No. The Purple Rose of Cairo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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