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The War of the Roses

R19891h 56mDanny DeVito
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 84% · Metacritic 80

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"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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Frequently asked questions

What is The War of the Roses (1989) 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 stars in The War of the Roses?

The War of the Roses stars Michael Douglas (Oliver Rose), Kathleen Turner (Barbara Rose), Danny DeVito (Gavin D'Amato), Marianne Sägebrecht (Susan), Sean Astin (Josh at 17). The film was directed by Danny DeVito.

How long is The War of the Roses?

The War of the Roses has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated R.

Is The War of the Roses worth watching?

The War of the Roses holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 84. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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