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The Phantom of the Opera

1989·Movie
1h 33min·R
45
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, big heart, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

  • Romance9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

Show business, history, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout score and cinematography

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

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ROBERT ENGLUND Was "Freddy." Now he's the... Phantom OF THE OPERA!

An aspiring opera singer finds herself transported back to Victorian-era London -- and into the arms of a reclusive, disfigured maestro determined to make her a star.
Victorian RomanceOperatic DramaMusicalGothic Horror ElementsPassionateVisually LushTragic Love StoryShowbiz Intrigue

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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?

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Is The Phantom of the Opera worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 36%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Phantom of the Opera rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is The Phantom of the Opera?

1 h 33 min

The Phantom of the Opera runs 1 h 33 min.

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

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Phantom of the Opera?

Critics36
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate The Phantom of the Opera higher (55) than critics (36). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Phantom of the Opera in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does The Phantom of the Opera use?

Setting UpdateThe darker and gorier 1989 filmGorgeous Period DressThe MallLighter and SofterWhite Mask of DoomLove TriangleCovers Always LieMr. FanserviceThe novel that started it all.film adaptationOffscreen Teleportationand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 storytelling tropes for The Phantom of the Opera, including Setting Update, The darker and gorier 1989 film, Gorgeous Period Dress.