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.
The Purple Rose of Cairo has generally received very positive reviews.
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The Purple Rose of Cairo was released in 1985 and has generally received very positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 509 reviews, giving The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) an average rating of 79%.
Overall, cinema-goers and film critics broadly agree on the merits of the movie, with critics giving it an average score of 85% and users giving an average score of 85%.
With a score of 79%, The Purple Rose of Cairo is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 1985, which stands at 58%.
Other movies from 1985 with similar scores include films like The Breakfast Club and Police Story.
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