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The Phantom of the Opera

1925·Movie
1h 47min·NR
73
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Stunning style, high energy, no humor.

Energy

Epic and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle9
  • Scare8
  • Tension7

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

History, show business, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Cinematography9

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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The greatest horror film of modern cinema!

The deformed Phantom who haunts the Paris Opera House causes murder and mayhem in an attempt to make the woman he loves a star.
Silent Horror ClassicGothic HorrorMelodramaIconic ScoreLandmark CinematographyShowbiz ObsessionTragic RomanceMasked VillainParis Opera House

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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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 fuboTV, Philo, MGM+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Phantom of the Opera worth watching?

73
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Phantom of the Opera rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Phantom of the Opera?

1 h 47 min

The Phantom of the Opera runs 1 h 47 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?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.

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 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Phantom of the Opera use?

KISS Meets the Phantom of the ParkThe 1962 filmLight Feminine Dark FemininePretty in MinkThe famous 1925 silent filmThe novel that started it all.White Mask of DoomMaskeradeThe 1943 filmPhantomPhantomThe darker and gorier 1989 filmand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 storytelling tropes for The Phantom of the Opera, including KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park, The 1962 film, Light Feminine Dark Feminine.