The Phantom of the Opera (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1998, The Phantom of the Opera is a drama, horror and romance film directed by Dario Argento, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. A man who was raised by rats deep under the Paris Opera House pines for a gorgeous soprano by terrorizing those around her.
Who’s in it. The Phantom of the Opera stars Julian Sands as The Phantom, Asia Argento as Christine Daaé, Andrea Di Stefano as Baron Raoul De Chagny and Nadia Rinaldi as Carlotta Altieri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Phantom of the Opera has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. 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 (1998)?
- In US, The Phantom of the Opera is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. 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 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror 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 Julian Sands, Asia Argento, Andrea Di Stefano, Nadia Rinaldi and Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni.
- When was The Phantom of the Opera released?
- The Phantom of the Opera was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.