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- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Release Date
- March 1, 1985
- Languages
- English
- Director
- Cast
- Production
- Production Countries
- United States of America
Financial Performance
Loss
Budget vs Revenue for The Purple Rose of Cairo
Loss
$4.4M
ROI: 71%•Margin: -29.1%
Overview
"She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real but you can't have everything."
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.
Score Distribution
84.3/100
Very Good
90-100Excellent
42%(1235)
80-89Very Good
28%(824)
70-79Good
18%(529)
60-69Average
8%(235)
50-59Below Average
3%(88)
0-49Poor
1%(29)
Total Reviews: 2,940Based on user ratings
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