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Purple Rain

1984Movie1 h 51 minR

DramaMusic
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic557.2Rotten Tomatoes74%78%

A romantic, cathartic drama movie about everyday modern life and show business, with standout score.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Before he created the music, he lived every bit of it.

A victim of his own anger, the Kid is a Minneapolis musician on the rise with his band, the Revolution, escaping a tumultuous home life through music. While trying to avoid making the same mistakes as his truculent father, the Kid navigates the club scene and a rocky relationship with a captivating singer, Apollonia. But another musician, Morris, looks to steal the Kid's spotlight -- and his girl.

Feels like

  • Music-Driven Drama
  • 80s Nostalgia
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Coming-of-Age Romance
  • Minneapolis Music Scene
  • Personal Conflict
  • Breakout Performance
  • Ambition and Rivalry
  • Escapism

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Albert Magnoli
Written by
William Blinn, Albert Magnoli
Produced by
Robert Cavallo, Steven Fargnoli, Joseph Ruffalo
Music by
Michel Colombier

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Facts

July 27, 1984 · 1 h 51 min · R

Released
July 27, 1984
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, German
Made in
United States
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$68 million
Available in
80 countries

Tropes

The '80s, Date Rape Averted, Camp +9

  • The '80s
  • Date Rape Averted
  • Camp
  • Moment Killer
  • Would Hit a Girl
  • The Quiet One
  • Epic Rocking
  • Hide Your Lesbians
  • Only Known by Their Nickname
  • Fading into the Next Song
  • Everyone Calls Him "Barkeep"
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story

12 of 37 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Purple Rain?"

Questions about Purple Rain

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Purple Rain?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Purple Rain from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Purple Rain worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 55).

Is there a sequel to Purple Rain?

  1. Purple Rain (1984)
  2. Graffiti Bridge (1990)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Graffiti Bridge (1990).

Is Purple Rain good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Purple Rain plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Purple Rain a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$68 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $68 million worldwide, 9.5 times its budget.

What tropes does Purple Rain use?

The '80sDate Rape AvertedCampMoment KillerWould Hit a GirlThe Quiet OneEpic RockingHide Your LesbiansOnly Known by Their NicknameFading into the Next SongEveryone Calls Him "Barkeep"Very Loosely Based on a True Storyand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including The '80s, Date Rape Averted, and Camp.