Purple Rain (1984): movie guide

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. But another musician, Morris, looks to steal the Kid's spotlight -- and his girl.

Cast highlights

Purple Rain features Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Jerome Benton, Olga Karlatos, Clarence Williams III. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1984-07-27. Runtime: 111 minutes. TMDB score: 6.7/10 (444 votes). Genres: Drama, Music, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Purple Rain?

Purple Rain is listed as Drama, Music, Romance on TMDB.

How long is Purple Rain?

Purple Rain runs about 111 minutes.

Who stars in Purple Rain?

Cast highlights include Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Jerome Benton, Olga Karlatos, Clarence Williams III.

Does Cinema Box stream Purple Rain?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Purple Rain?

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