The War of the Roses | Full Movie | Movies Anywhere

Name: The War of the Roses
Released: 1989-12-8
Cast: Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny Devito, G.D. Spradlin

The War of the Roses

R
1h 57m
1989

83%

PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Confirm current pricing with applicable retailer. All transactions subject to applicable license terms and conditions.

In this blackest of comedies, a perfect 18-year marriage suddenly becomes unglued and the gleefully evil Barbara (Kathleen Turner) and Oliver (Michael Douglas) Rose single-mindedly inflict as much misery as possible on each other. Rather than just get divorced, they declare war, fighting to the bitter end over their huge mansion and every possession in it. Not even the calculating guidance of Oliver's lawyer (Danny DeVito) can stop this uncompromisingly nasty two some as their vicious battle sends them on an increasingly dark and dangerous path.

Director:

Danny Devito

Producer:

James L. Brooks, Arnon Milchan

Writer:

Michael Leeson

Cast:

Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny Devito, G.D. Spradlin

Rotten Tomatoes® Score

TOMATOMETER®

83%

Critics Consensus: 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.

Reviews

InSession Film

Kristin Battestella

Turner, Michael Douglas, and director Danny DeVito poke fun at their previous Romancing the Stone and Jewel of the Nile adventures in this dark 1989 divorce comedy.

1690324565000

FULL REVIEW

Southern Voice (Atlanta)

Terry Francis

There's only a sprinkling of fire in The War of the Roses, and even Kathleen Turner's eyes-glistening-with-revenge performance cannot raise the film above being only incidentally severe.

There's no foxier, more formidable screen vixen than Kathleen Turner, no better embodiment of self-deluding greed and innate sexism than Michael Douglas.

DeVito's sprightly, slightly skewed approach can both surprise and please.

Greatly amusing, but its lasting achievement is DeVito's atmospheric authority, shaping a genuine filmmaking triumph in style and mood that deserves a standing ovation.

1498131353000

FULL REVIEW

Additional Info

Genre:Comedy
Release Date:December 8, 1989
Languages:English
Captions:English, Spanish
Audio Format:
5.1

Resolution, color and audio quality may vary based on your device, browser and internet connection.Learn More

The War of the Roses | Full Movie | Movies Anywhere

Rotten Tomatoes® Score

Additional Info

You Might Also Like...

New Releases