Purple Rain
"Before he created the music, he lived every bit of it."
Originally released in 1984. Purple Rain is a drama/music film. directed by Albert Magnoli.
Starring Prince, Apollonia Kotero, and Morris Day
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 27, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (400 votes)
Budget
$7.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$68.4M
9.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $7,200,000
- Revenue
- $68,392,977
Production Companies
- Water
- Purple Films
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Purple Rain about?
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...
Who directed Purple Rain?
Purple Rain was directed by Albert Magnoli.
How long is Purple Rain?
Purple Rain has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Purple Rain released?
Purple Rain was released on July 27, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Purple Rain?
The main cast of Purple Rain includes Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Jerome Benton, Olga Karlatos.
Is Purple Rain worth watching?
Purple Rain has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 400 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.