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Purple Rain

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

6.719841h 51mDramaMusicRomance
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Purple Rain at a glance

Purple Rain is a 1984 drama and music film, running 1h 51m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema and HBO Max.

15 age rating1h 51mDramaMusic

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1984-07-27
Runtime
1h 51m
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance
Director
Albert Magnoli
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.7 / 10 · 443 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
PrinceThe Kid
Apollonia KoteroApollonia
Morris DayMorris
Jerome BentonJerome
Olga KarlatosMother
Clarence Williams IIIFather
Billy SparksBilly
Wendy MelvoinWendy
Lisa ColemanLisa
Bobby ZBobby
Dr. FinkMatt
Brown MarkMark
Jill JonesJill
Susan MoonsieSusan

Questions about Purple Rain

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Where can I watch Purple Rain in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Purple Rain is listed on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema, HBO Max. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Purple Rain suitable for children?

Purple Rain is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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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 as his truculent father, the Kid navigates the club scene and a rocky relationship with a captivating singer, Apollonia.…

How long is Purple Rain?

Purple Rain runs for 1h 51m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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