Purple Rain
1984 · Movie · R · 111 min · ★ 6.7 · 63% critics
A rising Minneapolis musician uses music to outrun a turbulent home life and tries not to repeat his father’s mistakes. As he navigates the club scene and a volatile romance, another ambitious musician sets his sights on taking the spotlight and the singer.
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Details
- Years
- 1984
- Release date
- 1984-07-27
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Critic score
- 63/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (413 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy Purple Rain if you want high-energy musical numbers and a charismatic performer, but Not for you if you mainly want a strong drama rather than concert-style highlights, like A Star Is Born or Crossroads.
Pros: electrifying musical performances; charismatic stage presence; star-driven chemistry | Cons: uneven drama; cringe moments; too many close ups
Themes
- pop star
- suicide attempt
- aspiring singer
- anxious
- admiring
- commanding
- vibrant
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Original Song Score · 1985
- Academy Award — Best Original Song Score · 1985 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst New Star · 1985 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Original Song · 1985 · nominated
Cast & crew
Prince
as The Kid
Apollonia Kotero
as Apollonia
Morris Day
as Morris
Jerome Benton
as Jerome
Olga Karlatos
as Mother
Clarence Williams III
as Father
Billy Sparks
as Billy
Wendy Melvoin
as Wendy
Lisa Coleman
as Lisa
Bobby Z
as Bobby
Directed by Albert Magnoli