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The War of the Roses

The War of the Roses

Once in a lifetime comes a motion picture that makes you feel like falling in love all over again. This is not that movie.

Barbara and Oliver Rose live happily as a married couple. When Barbara starts to wonder what life would be like without Oliver and likes what she sees, the two begin a campaign to force each other to leave their house, with their divorce lawyer D'Amato caught in the middle.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The War of the Roses
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 1989-12-08
  • Runtime: 116 minutes
  • Rating: 6.897/10 (1153 votes)
  • Budget: $26,000,000
  • Revenue: $160,188,546
  • Production Companies: 20th Century Fox, Gracie Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.3816
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas

as Oliver Rose

Kathleen Turner

Kathleen Turner

as Barbara Rose

Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito

as Gavin D'Amato

Marianne Sägebrecht

Marianne Sägebrecht

as Susan

Sean Astin

Sean Astin

as Josh at 17

Heather Fairfield

Heather Fairfield

as Carolyn at 17

G. D. Spradlin

G. D. Spradlin

as Harry Thurmont

Peter Donat

Peter Donat

as Jason Larrabee

Dan Castellaneta

Dan Castellaneta

as Man in Chair

Gloria Cromwell

Gloria Cromwell

as Mrs. Marshall

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Trailers & Clips

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The War of the Roses?

The War of the Roses is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1989-12-08.

Who are the main actors in The War of the Roses?

The main cast includes Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito, Marianne Sägebrecht, Sean Astin, .

Where can I watch The War of the Roses online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The War of the Roses is available.

Is The War of the Roses based on a true story?

Once in a lifetime comes a motion picture that makes you feel like falling in love all over again. This is not that movie.

What is the IMDb rating of The War of the Roses?

The War of the Roses has an IMDb rating of 6.897/10 based on 1153 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The War of the Roses?

The movie had a production budget of $26,000,000 and earned $160,188,546 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The War of the Roses?

The soundtrack was composed by 20th Century Fox, Gracie Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The War of the Roses filmed?

The War of the Roses was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The War of the Roses?

The total runtime of The War of the Roses is 116 minutes.

Is The War of the Roses suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The War of the Roses?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The War of the Roses.

Does The War of the Roses have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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