# The War of the Roses (1989)

> A once-loving couple turns their divorce into a savage battle for possession of their home.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/209

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Danny DeVito
- Cast: Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito, Marianne Sägebrecht, Sean Astin, Heather Fairfield, G.D. Spradlin, Peter Donat
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098621/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, bitter, sardonic, dark comedy night, relationship drama marathon

## Synopsis

A hilarious and chaotic battle for a home turns love into war.

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