Phantom of the Paradise (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1974, Phantom of the Paradise is a comedy, thriller, fantasy and horror film directed by Brian De Palma, running about 92 minutes. “He sold his soul for rock n’roll!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fledgling singer-songwriter Winslow Leach finds himself double-crossed by the nefarious music producer Swan, who steals both his music and the girl Winslow wants to sing it, Phoenix, for the grand opening of his rock palace, the Paradise. After Swan has Winslow sent to prison for trespassing, Winslow endures a freak accident that leaves him disfigured, after which he seeks revenge on both Swan and the Paradise.
Who’s in it. Phantom of the Paradise stars William Finley as Winslow / The Phantom, Paul Williams as Swan, Jessica Harper as Phoenix and Gerrit Graham as Beef, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Phantom of the Paradise has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $250K 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 Phantom of the Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phantom of the Paradise tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phantom of the Paradise (1974)?
- In US, Phantom of the Paradise 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 Phantom of the Paradise worth watching?
- Phantom of the Paradise holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, fantasy and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Phantom of the Paradise?
- Phantom of the Paradise stars William Finley, Paul Williams, Jessica Harper, Gerrit Graham and George Memmoli.
- When was Phantom of the Paradise released?
- Phantom of the Paradise was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.