The War of the Roses backdrop

The War of the Roses 1989 Directed by Danny DeVito

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

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Comedy , Drama
Production Companies 20th Century Fox , Gracie Films
Budget $26,000,000
Revenue $160,188,546
Release Date 8 December 1989
116 mins
Cast
Michael Douglas Oliver Rose
Kathleen Turner Barbara Rose
Danny DeVito Gavin D'Amato
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
Peter Brocco Elderly Mourner
Philip Perlman Bidder at Auction
Susan Isaacs Auctioneer's Assistant
Trenton Teigen Josh at 10
Bethany McKinney Carolyn at 10
Shirley Mitchell Mrs. Dewitt
Ellen Crawford Nurse #1
Michael Adler Dr. Hillerman
Lisa Howard Nurse #2
Jeff Thomas Orderly
Jacqueline Cassell Gavin's Secretary
Vickilyn Reynolds Nancy - Oliver's Secretary
Eunice Suarez Latin Woman
Julia Elliott Latin Assistant
Tony Crane Teenage Boy
Ryan Wickers Josh at 3
Shaun Wickers Josh at 3
Catherine Donohue Carolyn at 3
Mary Donohue Carolyn at 3
Sue Palka Anchorwoman
Morris Jones Anchorman
Popeye Benny
Roy Brocksmith Mr. Fisk
Peter Hansen Mr. Marshall
Prince Hughes Bleeding Man
Danitra Vance Manicurist Trainee
David Wohl Dr. Gordon