Purple Rain
“Before he created the music, he lived every bit of it.”
A victim of his own anger, the Kid is a Minneapolis musician on the rise with his band, the Revolution, escaping a tumultuous home life through music. While trying to avoid making the same mistakes as his truculent father, the Kid navigates the club scene and a rocky relationship with a captivating singer, Apollonia. But another musician, Morris, looks to steal the Kid's spotlight -- and his girl.
Where to watch Purple Rain in United States
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Where is Purple Rain streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Starz Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Purple Rain
Purple Rain is a 1984 English-language drama, music and romance film directed by Albert Magnoli. The cast is led by Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube Free.
Purple Rain was produced by Water and Purple Films and made in United States of America. It was released on July 27, 1984, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $68 million worldwide.
- Director
- Albert Magnoli
- Writers
- William Blinn, Albert Magnoli
- Release date
- July 27, 1984
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $7 million
- Box office
- $68 million
- Production
- Water, Purple Films
Purple Rain cast & crew
Purple Rain was directed by Albert Magnoli and written by William Blinn and Albert Magnoli.
The cast features Prince as The Kid, Apollonia Kotero as Apollonia, Morris Day as Morris, Jerome Benton as Jerome, Olga Karlatos as Mother, and Clarence Williams III as Father.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michel Colombier, cinematography is by Donald E. Thorin, and it was produced by Joseph Ruffalo and Steven Fargnoli.
Is Purple Rain worth watching?
Purple Rain holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 418 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, music, and romance, Purple Rain is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Purple Rain
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Cast of Purple Rain
Prince
The Kid
Apollonia Kotero
Apollonia
Morris Day
Morris
Jerome Benton
Jerome
Olga Karlatos
Mother
Clarence Williams III
Father
Billy Sparks
Billy
Wendy Melvoin
Wendy
Lisa Coleman
Lisa
Bobby Z
Bobby
Dr. Fink
Matt
Brown Mark
Mark
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Purple Rain — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Purple Rain in United States?
Purple Rain is streaming on YouTube Free in United States.
▸Is Purple Rain on YouTube Free?
Yes — Purple Rain is currently available on YouTube Free in United States.
▸What language is Purple Rain in?
Purple Rain is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, Japanese, Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Purple Rain?
Purple Rain runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
▸What is Purple Rain rated?
Purple Rain is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 418 ratings.
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