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The War of the Roses (1989)

Movie ★ 6.9 116 min

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.

Danny DeVito Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 8, 1989
Runtime
116 min
Rating
R
Budget
$26.0M
Box office
$160.2M
IMDb
tt0098621
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
20th Century Fox, Gracie Films

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in The War of the Roses?
The War of the Roses stars Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito, Marianne Sägebrecht.
When was The War of the Roses released?
The War of the Roses is a 1989 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch The War of the Roses?
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