The War of the Roses 1989
“Once in a lifetime comes a motion picture that makes you feel like falling in love all over again. This is not that movie.”
What is The War of the Roses?
The War of the Roses is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 116 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 8, 1989
- Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Gracie Films
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The War of the Roses is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by 20th Century Fox, Gracie Films. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A married couple turns divorce into a bitter battlefield over their home.”
- Focuses on a couple's escalating divorce battle over their home
- Directed by Danny DeVito, who also appears as the lawyer
- Combines comedy and drama elements
- R rating means mature language and themes
- The relentless marital warfare can feel exhausting
Watch it if you enjoy darkly comedic stories about marital conflict.
The film features adult language, violence, and intense marital conflict, making it suitable for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What genre is The War of the Roses?
It is a drama and black comedy (comedy‑drama) film.
Who directed the film?
Danny DeVito directed the movie and also plays the lawyer Gavin D'Amato.
When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on December 8, 1989.
What is the film's rating?
The film is rated R in the United States.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 1 hour 56 minutes.
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