The Phantom of the Opera (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.3

Released in 2004, The Phantom of the Opera is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Joel Schumacher, running about 143 minutes. “The classic musical comes to the big screen for the first time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Deformed since birth, a bitter man known only as the Phantom lives in the sewers underneath the Paris Opera House. He falls in love with the obscure chorus singer Christine, and privately tutors her while terrorizing the rest of the opera house and demanding Christine be given lead roles.
Who’s in it. The Phantom of the Opera stars Gerard Butler as The Phantom, Emmy Rossum as Christine, Patrick Wilson as Raoul and Miranda Richardson as Madame Giry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Phantom of the Opera has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $154.7M 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 The Phantom of the Opera page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phantom of the Opera tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Phantom of the Opera (2004)?
- 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 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Phantom of the Opera?
- The Phantom of the Opera stars Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, Patrick Wilson, Miranda Richardson and Minnie Driver.
- When was The Phantom of the Opera released?
- The Phantom of the Opera was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.
