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Phantom of the Paradise

1974Movie1 h 32 minPG

ComedyDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic677.7Rotten Tomatoes83%84%

An eccentric, epic comedy movie about show business and pop culture, with standout score and visual style.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Story

He sold his soul for rock n’ roll!

Singer-songwriter Winslow Leach seeks revenge on the nefarious music producer Swan, who steals both Winslow's music and his favorite singer for the grand opening of Swan's new rock palace, the Paradise.

Feels like

  • Rock Opera Satire
  • Gothic Horror Comedy
  • Visually Extravagant
  • Cult Classic
  • Faustian Tale
  • Music Industry Critique
  • Obsessive Revenge
  • Paul Williams Score
  • Theatrical & Campy

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Brian De Palma
Written by
Brian De Palma, Louisa Rose
Produced by
Edward R. Pressman
Music by
Paul Williams

Everyone

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Facts

October 31, 1974 · 1 h 32 min · PG

Released
October 31, 1974
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Horror, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$250,000
Available in
31 countries

Tropes

Magically Binding Contract, Stealth Pun, Musical World Hypothesis +9

  • Magically Binding Contract
  • Stealth Pun
  • Musical World Hypothesis
  • Looks Like Cesare
  • Deconstruction
  • Cult Soundtrack
  • Hollywood Tone-Deaf
  • Recycled Lyrics
  • Creator Thumbprint
  • Dirty Cop
  • Berserk Button
  • Government Drug Enforcement

12 of 99 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Phantom of the Paradise?"

Questions about Phantom of the Paradise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Phantom of the Paradise?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Phantom of the Paradise from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 20 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Phantom of the Paradise worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 67).

Is Phantom of the Paradise okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagerySexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Phantom of the Paradise make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and dark humor (8 of 10).

Will Phantom of the Paradise scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more gruesome than scary: grotesque is rated 7 of 10, scares 4.

What tropes does Phantom of the Paradise use?

Magically Binding ContractStealth PunMusical World HypothesisLooks Like CesareDeconstructionCult SoundtrackHollywood Tone-DeafRecycled LyricsCreator ThumbprintDirty CopBerserk ButtonGovernment Drug Enforcementand 87 more

TV Tropes lists 99 tropes for it, including Magically Binding Contract, Stealth Pun, and Musical World Hypothesis.