Movies Like The Purple Rose of Cairo: Genre and Cast Guide
A TMDB-backed guide to The Purple Rose of Cairo, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.
The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real, but you can't have everything.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Mia Farrow as Cecilia; Jeff Daniels as Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd; Danny Aiello as Monk; Irving Metzman as Theater Manager; Stephanie Farrow as Cecilia's Sister; Edward Herrmann as Henry; John Wood as Jason; Deborah Rush as Rita
About The Purple Rose of Cairo
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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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Purple Rose of Cairo?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Purple Rose of Cairo?
Mia Farrow as Cecilia; Jeff Daniels as Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd; Danny Aiello as Monk; Irving Metzman as Theater Manager; Stephanie Farrow as Cecilia's Sister; Edward Herrmann as Henry; John Wood as Jason; Deborah Rush as Rita
Is this The Purple Rose of Cairo guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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