Purple Rain
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Purple Rain
Where can I watch Purple Rain in the United States?
Purple Rain is available to stream on Philo and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Purple Rain for free?
Purple Rain streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Purple Rain?
Purple Rain scores 6.7 on The Movie Database, 6.5 on IMDb, 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 71 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Purple Rain?
Purple Rain stars Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Jerome Benton, and Olga Karlatos. Albert Magnoli is the director.
How long is Purple Rain?
Purple Rain runs 1h 51m (111 minutes).
When did Purple Rain come out?
Purple Rain was released on July 27, 1984.
Which studio made Purple Rain?
Purple Rain was produced by Water and Purple Films in the United States.
What was the budget for Purple Rain?
Purple Rain was made on a budget of $7,200,000.
How much did Purple Rain make at the box office?
Purple Rain grossed $68,392,977 worldwide, against a budget of $7,200,000.
What languages is Purple Rain in?
Purple Rain is in English, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, and German, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.