The Purple Rose of Cairo

During the Depression in 1935 New Jersey, a lonely waitress with an abusive husband who takes comfort from the movies is stunned when a movie character walks off the screen and into the real world, offering her the hope of a happier life.

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Grosses

Domestic (100%)
$10,631,333

International (–)
–

Worldwide
$10,631,333

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Summary Details

DistributorOrion Pictures
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Opening$114,095
3 theaters

Release DateMar 1, 1985 - Jul 25, 1985

Running Time1 hr 22 min

GenresComedy Fantasy Romance

Widest Release419 theaters

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Date	Rank	Weekend	%± LW	Theaters	Change	Avg	To Date	Weekend	Estimated
Mar 1-3	13	$114,095	-	3	-	$38,031	$114,095	1	false
Mar 22-24	14	$925,321	-	89	-	$10,396	-	4	false
Mar 29-31	16	$932,734	+0.8%	125	+36	$7,461	$2,767,696	5	false
Apr 5-7	18	$766,322	-17.8%	124	-1	$6,180	$3,872,387	6	false