The Purple Rose of Cairo

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."
ThumbScore
👍 72%
Critics Score
🎬 84% (RT: 93%, MC: 75)
FantasyComedyRomance
Director
Woody Allen
Runtime
1h 22m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Votes
1,122
Rotten Tomatoes
93%
Metacritic
75
Overview
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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