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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.

6.9(1,281)19891h 56m5

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.

  • TMDB

    6.9/10

    1,281 votes

Status
Released
Budget
$26M
Box office
$160.2M
Language
English
  • marriage
  • romance
  • love-hate relationship
  • lawyer
  • divorce
  • argument
  • divorce lawyer
  • hostile
  • reminiscent
  • excited

Top billed cast

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereLos Angeles, California4 Dec 1989
    • PremiereNew York City, New York6 Dec 1989
    • TheatricalR8 Dec 1989
    • PhysicalRVHS28 Jun 1990
    • PhysicalRSpecial Collector's Edition LaserDisc22 Aug 1991
    • PhysicalRSpecial Edition DVD18 Dec 2001
    • PhysicalRFilmmakers Signature Series Blu-ray18 Sept 2012
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical159 Mar 1990
    • Physical15DVD20 Aug 2001
    • Physical15Blu-ray28 Jan 2013
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalM21 Dec 1989
    • PhysicalMA 15+VHS18 Dec 1990
  • CanadaCA

    • Physical14ASpecial Edition DVD18 Dec 2001
    • Physical14AFilmmakers Signature Series Blu-ray18 Sept 2012
  • ArgentinaAR

    • Theatrical22 Feb 1990
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical16 Mar 1990
  • DenmarkDK

    • Theatrical23 Mar 1990
  • EstoniaEE

    • Theatrical6 Aug 1993
  • FinlandFI

    • Theatrical30 Mar 1990
  • FranceFR

    • TheatricalU7 Mar 1990
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical16West Germany1 Mar 1990
    • Physical16Blu-ray28 Feb 2019
  • GreeceGR

    • Theatrical167 Mar 1990

Frequently asked questions

When was The War of the Roses released?
The War of the Roses was released on 8 December 1989.
Where can I watch The War of the Roses online?
The War of the Roses is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for The War of the Roses?
No verified Hindi trailer for The War of the Roses is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of The War of the Roses?
The War of the Roses holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 1,281 votes.
Who directed The War of the Roses?
The War of the Roses (1989) was directed by Danny DeVito.
How long is The War of the Roses?
The War of the Roses runs for 1h 56m.

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