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The War of the Roses

“Once in a lifetime comes a motion picture that makes you feel like falling in love all over again. This is not that movie.”

★ 6.9(1,264)19891h 56m

Comedy Drama

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The War of the Roses is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Danny DeVito
Release date: 1989-12-08
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: English
Box office: $160,188,546
Budget: $26,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

The War of the Roses — trailer

About The War of the Roses

The War of the Roses is a 1989 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Danny DeVito, starring Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 1,264 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The War of the Roses in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Barbara and Oliver Rose live happily as a married couple. When Barbara starts to wonder what life would be like without Oliver and likes what she sees, the two begin a campaign to force each other to leave their house, with their divorce lawyer D'Amato caught in the middle.

Cast

Michael Douglas

Oliver Rose

Kathleen Turner

Barbara Rose

Danny DeVito

Gavin D'Amato

Marianne Sägebrecht

Susan

Sean Astin

Josh at 17

Heather Fairfield

Carolyn at 17

G.D. Spradlin

Harry Thurmont

Peter Donat

Jason Larrabee

Dan Castellaneta

Man in Chair

Gloria Cromwell

Mrs. Marshall

Harlan Arnold

Mr. Dell

Mary Fogarty

Mrs. Dell

Themes & keywords

marriageromancelove-hate relationshiplawyerdivorceargumentdivorce lawyerhostilereminiscentexcited

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The War of the Roses in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, The War of the Roses is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The War of the Roses on Netflix?+

The War of the Roses is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is The War of the Roses?+

The War of the Roses has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in The War of the Roses?+

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

When did The War of the Roses come out?+

The War of the Roses is a 1989 movie directed by Danny DeVito.

What genre is The War of the Roses?+

The War of the Roses is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed The War of the Roses?+

The War of the Roses was directed by Danny DeVito.