Purple Rain (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1984, Purple Rain is a drama, romance and music film directed by Albert Magnoli, running about 111 minutes. “Before he created the magic, he lived every bit of it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A victim of his own anger, the Kid is a Minneapolis musician on the rise with his band, the Revolution, escaping a tumultuous home life through music. While trying to avoid making the same mistakes as his truculent father, the Kid navigates the club scene and a rocky relationship with a captivating singer, Apollonia. But another musician, Morris, looks to steal the Kid's spotlight -- and his girl.
Who’s in it. Purple Rain stars Prince as The Kid, Apollonia Kotero as Apollonia, Morris Day as Morris and Olga Karlatos as Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Purple Rain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $68.4M at the box office.
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 Purple Rain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Purple Rain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Purple Rain (1984)?
- In US, Purple Rain 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 Purple Rain worth watching?
- Purple Rain holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Purple Rain?
- Purple Rain stars Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Olga Karlatos and Clarence Williams III.
- When was Purple Rain released?
- Purple Rain was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.