Where to watch The Purple Rose of Cairo(1985)
In the United States, you can watch The Purple Rose of Cairo for free on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Purple Rose of Cairo
Availability in United States
Free
Hoopla
YouTube Free
Tubi TV
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 9, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Purple Rose of Cairo plot summary
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.
Details
- Release date
- March 1, 1985
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Genres
- Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
- Directed by
- Woody Allen
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 · 1,185 votes
The Purple Rose of Cairo trailer
Cast
Mia FarrowCecilia
Jeff DanielsTom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny AielloMonk
Dianne WiestEmma
Milo O'SheaFather Donnelly
Van JohnsonLarry
Deborah RushRita
Zoe CaldwellThe Countess
Irving MetzmanTheater Manager
John WoodJason
FAQ
Where can I watch The Purple Rose of Cairo?
In the United States, you can watch The Purple Rose of Cairo for free on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Purple Rose of Cairo?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Purple Rose of Cairo?
The Purple Rose of Cairo runs 1h 22m (82 minutes).
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