The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) is a Fantasy, Comedy, Romance film that follows cecilia is a waitress in New Jersey, living a dreary life during the Great Depression. Her only escape from her mundane reality is the movie theatre. After losing her job, Cecilia goes to see 'The Purple Rose of Cairo' in hopes of raising her spirits, where she watches dashing archaeologist Tom Baxter time and again. Currently, you can watch The Purple Rose of Cairo on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 1,146 votes. Fans of fantasy movies may also want to explore similar titles below.