Where can I watch The War of the Roses (1989)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for The War of the Roses change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is The War of the Roses worth watching?

The War of the Roses holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in The War of the Roses?

The War of the Roses stars Kathleen Turner, Michael Douglas, Danny DeVito, Marianne Sägebrecht and Dan Castellaneta.

When was The War of the Roses released?

The War of the Roses was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.

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The War of the Roses (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 6.9

Released in 1989, The War of the Roses is a comedy and drama film directed by Danny DeVito, running about 116 minutes. “Once in a lifetime comes a motion picture that makes you feel like falling in love all over again. This is not that movie.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The Roses, Barbara and Oliver, live happily as a married couple. Then she starts to wonder what life would be like without Oliver, and likes what she sees. Both want to stay in the house, and so they begin a campaign to force each other to leave. In the middle of the fighting is D'Amato, the divorce lawyer. He gets to see how far both will go to get rid of the other, and boy do they go far.

Who’s in it. The War of the Roses stars Kathleen Turner as Barbara Rose, Michael Douglas as Oliver Rose, Danny DeVito as Gavin D'Amato and Marianne Sägebrecht as Susan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The War of the Roses has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $160.2M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The War of the Roses page.

If you liked it. Fans of The War of the Roses tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch The War of the Roses (1989)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for The War of the Roses change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The War of the Roses worth watching?: The War of the Roses holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The War of the Roses?: The War of the Roses stars Kathleen Turner, Michael Douglas, Danny DeVito, Marianne Sägebrecht and Dan Castellaneta.
When was The War of the Roses released?: The War of the Roses was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.