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The Phantom of the Opera

1998·Movie
1h 44min·R
18
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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Show business, history, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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A series of terrifying accidents and brutal murders leave a bloody trail into the subterranean caverns of an Opera house. Below the theatre stalks a man raised by creatures of the underworld.
Opera HousePhantomGothic HorrorMurder MysterySubterraneanMasked FigureClassical MusicTragic RomanceIntrigue

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Phantom of the Opera

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Where can I stream The Phantom of the Opera legally?

The Phantom of the Opera is included with a subscription to Eternal Family in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Phantom of the Opera worth watching?

18
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 19/100 (IMDb 4.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 0%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Phantom of the Opera rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Phantom of the Opera?

1 h 44 min

The Phantom of the Opera runs 1 h 44 min.

Is The Phantom of the Opera based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Phantom of the Opera in?

ItalianEnglish

It was made in Italian, with some English. Produced in Hungary, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The Phantom of the Opera?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Phantom of the Opera in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Phantom of the Opera use?

Love TriangleProgressively PrettierOminous Pipe OrganAbominable AuditoriumThe MallAngels of MusicPhantomPhantomRaven Hair, Ivory SkinLight Feminine Dark FeminineScarpia UltimatumTragic Monsterand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 storytelling tropes for The Phantom of the Opera, including Love Triangle, Progressively Prettier, Ominous Pipe Organ.