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Movie poster: The War of the Roses (1989)
🎬 Movie

The War of the Roses

1989 · 116 min Comedy Drama
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 1989
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Danny DeVito
Runtime 116 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (1226 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Danny DeVito

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas

Oliver Rose

Kathleen Turner

Kathleen Turner

Barbara Rose

Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito

Gavin D'Amato

Marianne Sägebrecht

Marianne Sägebrecht

Susan

Sean Astin

Sean Astin

Josh at 17

Heather Fairfield

Heather Fairfield

Carolyn at 17

G.D. Spradlin

G.D. Spradlin

Harry Thurmont

Peter Donat

Peter Donat

Jason Larrabee

Dan Castellaneta

Dan Castellaneta

Man in Chair

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Gloria Cromwell

Mrs. Marshall

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