Prince: Purple Reign (2017): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2017, Prince: Purple Reign is a documentary film directed by Billy Simpson, running about 44 minutes. “His influence is unparalleled, and his legacy will live on through his inspirational music. In this fascinating documentary, we take an in depth look into the life and times of one of music’s” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In recent times, music lovers have been confounded with the tragic and shocking news that some of their most beloved stars had passed away in controversial circumstances. The music world has again been stunned by the sudden and tragic news that Prince, the legendary musician, died at his home in Minneapolis at the age of just 57, and it was recently confirmed the singer died of an opioid overdose. He was one of the most naturally gifted artists of all time, and also one of the most mysterious. In the Eighties, at a time when other megastars such as Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, and Madonna, were delivering an album every three years or so, Prince remained prolific to an almost inhuman degree. A byproduct of his inexhaustible output was Prince's tendency toward wayward, self-indulgent career moves that sometimes alienated even his most ardent supporters.

Who’s in it. Prince: Purple Reign stars Roger Buehler as Narrator, Prince as Self (archive footage), Ashley Pearson as Self and Paul Gambaccini as Self.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Aspire TV Amazon Channel and Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel and 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 Prince: Purple Reign page.

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