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The Phantom of the Opera

1925Movie1 h 47 minNR

73
GoodGoodWatch score

A profoundly sad, epic horror movie about history and show business, with standout score and cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Movies with

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Silent Horror Classic
  • Gothic Horror
  • Melodrama
  • Iconic Score
  • Landmark Cinematography
  • Showbiz Obsession
  • Tragic Romance
  • Masked Villain
  • Paris Opera House

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Rupert Julian
Written by
Gaston Leroux
Produced by
Carl Laemmle
Music by
Sam Perry

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 29, 1925 · 1 h 47 min · NR

Released
June 29, 1925
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Music
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States
Box office
$2 million
Available in
139 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park, The 1962 film, Light Feminine Dark Feminine +9

  • KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park
  • The 1962 film
  • Light Feminine Dark Feminine
  • Pretty in Mink
  • The famous 1925 silent film
  • The novel that started it all.
  • White Mask of Doom
  • Maskerade
  • The 1943 film
  • Phantom
  • Phantom
  • The darker and gorier 1989 film

12 of 59 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Phantom of the Opera?"

Questions about The Phantom of the Opera

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Phantom of the Opera?

In the United States, The Phantom of the Opera streams on fuboTV, MGM+, AMC+, Shudder, and Screambox, and it is free with ads on Philo, The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, Pluto TV, Plex, Darkroom, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Mometu, Tubi TV, and Filmtap. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is The Phantom of the Opera worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.5).

Will The Phantom of the Opera scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Is The Phantom of the Opera good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

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 tropes for it, including KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park, The 1962 film, and Light Feminine Dark Feminine.