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Purple Rain

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Purple Rain
  • Genres: Drama, Music, Romance
  • Release Date: 1984-07-27
  • Runtime: 111 minutes
  • Rating: 6.7/10 (399 votes)
  • Budget: $7,200,000
  • Revenue: $68,392,977
  • Production Companies: Water, Purple Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.5853
  • Languages: German, Japanese, French, English, Portuguese, Spanish

Cast & Crew

Prince

Prince

as The Kid

Apollonia Kotero

Apollonia Kotero

as Apollonia

Morris Day

Morris Day

as Morris

Jerome Benton

Jerome Benton

as Jerome

Olga Karlatos

Olga Karlatos

as Mother

Clarence Williams III

Clarence Williams III

as Father

Billy Sparks

Billy Sparks

as Billy

Wendy Melvoin

Wendy Melvoin

as Wendy

Lisa Coleman

Lisa Coleman

as Lisa

Bobby Z

Bobby Z

as Bobby

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Theatrical Trailer

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Purple Rain?

Purple Rain is a Drama, Music, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1984-07-27.

Who are the main actors in Purple Rain?

The main cast includes Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Jerome Benton, Olga Karlatos, .

Where can I watch Purple Rain online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Purple Rain is available.

Is Purple Rain based on a true story?

Before he created the music, he lived every bit of it.

What is the IMDb rating of Purple Rain?

Purple Rain has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 399 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Purple Rain?

The movie had a production budget of $7,200,000 and earned $68,392,977 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Purple Rain?

The soundtrack was composed by Water, Purple Films, Warner Bros. Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Purple Rain filmed?

Purple Rain was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Purple Rain?

The total runtime of Purple Rain is 111 minutes.

Is Purple Rain suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Purple Rain?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Purple Rain.

Does Purple Rain have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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