The Phantom of the Opera (1925): cast, story & where to watch

1925 · Film · ★ 7.2

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Released in 1925, The Phantom of the Opera is a drama and horror film directed by Rupert Julian, running about 101 minutes. “The greatest horror film of modern cinema!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A grotesquely disfigured composer known as "The Phantom" haunts Paris' opera house, where he's secretly grooming Christine Daae to be an opera diva. Luring her to his remote underground lair, The Phantom declares his love. But Christine loves Raoul de Chagny and plans to elope with him. When The Phantom learns this, he abducts Christine.

Who’s in it. The Phantom of the Opera stars Lon Chaney as Erik, The Phantom, Mary Philbin as Christine Daaé, Norman Kerry as Vicomte Raoul de Chagny and Arthur Edmund Carewe as Ledoux, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Phantom of the Opera has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. 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 (1925)?
In US, The Phantom of the Opera is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. 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 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera stars Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry, Arthur Edmund Carewe and Gibson Gowland.
When was The Phantom of the Opera released?
The Phantom of the Opera was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.