The War of the Roses(1989)
“Once in a lifetime comes a motion picture that makes you feel like falling in love all over again. This is not that movie.”
Overview
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.
Director
Danny DeVito
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$26M
Revenue
$160M
Cast
Michael Douglas
as Oliver Rose
Kathleen Turner
as Barbara Rose
Danny DeVito
as Gavin D'Amato
Marianne Sägebrecht
as Susan
Sean Astin
as Josh at 17
Heather Fairfield
as Carolyn at 17
G.D. Spradlin
as Harry Thurmont
Peter Donat
as Jason Larrabee
Dan Castellaneta
as Man in Chair
Gloria Cromwell
as Mrs. Marshall
Harlan Arnold
as Mr. Dell
Mary Fogarty
as Mrs. Dell
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$26M
Box Office
$160M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox • Gracie Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The War of the Roses?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The War of the Roses (1989).
What is The War of the Roses about?▼
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.
Who directed The War of the Roses?▼
The War of the Roses was directed by Danny DeVito and released in 1989. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is The War of the Roses?▼
The War of the Roses has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in The War of the Roses?▼
The cast of The War of the Roses includes Michael Douglas as Oliver Rose, Kathleen Turner as Barbara Rose, Danny DeVito as Gavin D'Amato, Marianne Sägebrecht as Susan, Sean Astin as Josh at 17 and more.
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