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67% Critic Match
Purple Rain
“Before he created the music, he lived every bit of it.”
6.7 / 10• 1984• 1h 51m•R• English
DramaMusicRomance
Storyline
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 & Crew
Prince
The Kid
Lead
Apollonia Kotero
Apollonia
Morris Day
Morris
Jerome Benton
Jerome
Olga Karlatos
Mother
Clarence Williams III
Father
Billy Sparks
Billy
Wendy Melvoin
Wendy
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Albert Magnoli's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Purple Rain is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
