The Phantom of the Opera (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1983, The Phantom of the Opera is a drama, horror and tv movie film directed by Robert Markowitz, running about 96 minutes. “He committed unspeakable horrors...in the name of love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Budapest Opera House's diva commits suicide after the owner ruins her career for having rejected his advances but her conductor-husband, believed killed in a fire, plans his revenge on all those he deems responsible for her suicide.
Who’s in it. The Phantom of the Opera stars Maximilian Schell as Sandor Korvin/Phantom, Jane Seymour as Elena Korvin/Maria Gianelli, Michael York as Michael Hartnell and Jeremy Kemp as Baron Hunyadi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Phantom of the Opera has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Phantom of the Opera change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Phantom of the Opera worth watching?
- The Phantom of the Opera holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Phantom of the Opera?
- The Phantom of the Opera stars Maximilian Schell, Jane Seymour, Michael York, Jeremy Kemp and Diana Quick.
- When was The Phantom of the Opera released?
- The Phantom of the Opera was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.