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      The War of the Roses

      1989, Comedy, 1h 56m

      42 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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      The War of the Roses is a black comedy made even funnier by hanging onto its caustic convictions -- and further distinguished by Danny DeVito's stylish direction. Read critic reviews

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      After 17 years of marriage, Barbara (Kathleen Turner) and Oliver Rose (Michael Douglas) want out. The trouble is, neither one wants to part with their opulent home. So begins a long war between husband and wife, reaching farcical heights that leave much of the house -- not to mention their lives -- in shambles. The couple's children (Sean Astin, Heather Fairfield) watch in horror while lawyer Gavin D'Amato (Danny DeVito) tries his best to stem the bloodshed.

      • Rating: R

      • Genre: Comedy

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Danny DeVito

      • Producer: James L. Brooks, Arnon Milchan

      • Writer: Michael Leeson

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $84.1M

      • Runtime:

      • Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox, Gracie Films

      • Sound Mix: Surround

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