The Phantom of the Opera (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1962, The Phantom of the Opera is a drama, horror, mystery and romance film directed by Terence Fisher, running about 84 minutes. “BENEATH HIS MASK... the Grotesque Face of Horror Unimaginable! INSIDE HIS HEART... the Desperate Desire for Beauty and Love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A London opera house is haunted by tragic events on its opening night, but when its star is kidnapped, a producer tracks down the Phantom who is intent on seeking his revenge.
Who’s in it. The Phantom of the Opera stars Herbert Lom as The Phantom (Prof. L. Petrie), Heather Sears as Christine Charles, Edward de Souza as Harry Hunter and Thorley Walters as Lattimer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Phantom of the Opera has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phantom of the Opera page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phantom of the Opera tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Phantom of the Opera (1962)?
- In US, The Phantom of the Opera is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Phantom of the Opera worth watching?
- The Phantom of the Opera holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Phantom of the Opera?
- The Phantom of the Opera stars Herbert Lom, Heather Sears, Edward de Souza, Thorley Walters and Michael Gough.
- When was The Phantom of the Opera released?
- The Phantom of the Opera was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.