Phantom of the Opera (1943): cast, story & where to watch

1943 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 1943, Phantom of the Opera is a drama, horror, romance and music film directed by Arthur Lubin, running about 92 minutes. “The screen's classic of terror!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Pit violinist Claudin hopelessly loves rising operatic soprano Christine Dubois (as do baritone Anatole and police inspector Raoul) and secretly aids her career. But Claudin loses both his touch and his job, murders a rascally music publisher in a fit of madness, and has his face etched with acid. Soon, mysterious crimes plague the Paris Opera House, blamed on a legendary "phantom".

Who’s in it. Phantom of the Opera stars Nelson Eddy as Anatole Garron, Susanna Foster as Christine Dubois, Claude Rains as Erique Claudin and Edgar Barrier as Raoul D'Aubert, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Phantom of the Opera has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 Opera page.

If you liked it. Fans of 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 Phantom of the Opera (1943)?
In US, 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 Phantom of the Opera worth watching?
Phantom of the Opera holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Phantom of the Opera?
Phantom of the Opera stars Nelson Eddy, Susanna Foster, Claude Rains, Edgar Barrier and Leo Carrillo.
When was Phantom of the Opera released?
Phantom of the Opera was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.