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The Phantom of the Opera

2004Movie2 h 21 minPG-13

DramaThriller
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic406.6Rotten Tomatoes32%84%

A deeply romantic, epic thriller movie about show business and history, with standout score and cinematography.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Let the fantasy begin.

A young soprano becomes the obsession of a disfigured and murderous musical genius who lives beneath the Paris Opera House.

Feels like

  • Operatic Romance
  • Gothic Musical Drama
  • Spectacular Production Design
  • Tragic Obsession
  • Andrew Lloyd Webber Adaptation
  • Visually Opulent
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Period Costume Drama

Cast

24 of 40

Crew

Directed by
Joel Schumacher
Written by
Joel Schumacher, Gaston Leroux, Andrew Lloyd Webber
Produced by
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Music by
Andrew Lloyd Webber

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Facts

December 8, 2004 · 2 h 21 min · PG-13

Released
December 8, 2004
Runtime
2 h 21 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$70 million
Box office
$155 million
Available in
22 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Mythology Gag, Adaptation-Induced Plot Hole, Grave-Marking Scene +9

  • Mythology Gag
  • Adaptation-Induced Plot Hole
  • Grave-Marking Scene
  • Character Exaggeration
  • Hotter and Sexier
  • Abominable Auditorium
  • Not My Driver
  • Act of Sabotage
  • Color Motif
  • Did They or Didn't They?
  • Pulled into a Mirror
  • Hall of Mirrors

12 of 76 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

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Where can I stream The Phantom of the Opera?

Pluto TV

In the United States, The Phantom of the Opera is free with ads on Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Phantom of the Opera worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 32%, and Metacritic 40). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (36).

Is The Phantom of the Opera okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Phantom of the Opera good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Phantom of the Opera use?

Mythology GagAdaptation-Induced Plot HoleGrave-Marking SceneCharacter ExaggerationHotter and SexierAbominable AuditoriumNot My DriverAct of SabotageColor MotifDid They or Didn't They?Pulled into a MirrorHall of Mirrorsand 64 more

TV Tropes lists 76 tropes for it, including Mythology Gag, Adaptation-Induced Plot Hole, and Grave-Marking Scene.