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Purple Rain (1984)

6.7 IMDb 74% RT 55/100 MC
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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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Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray

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Director

Albert Magnoli

Genre

Drama, Music, Romance

Sub-Genre

Romance Drama

Box Office

$70,953,959

Runtime

1 hour and 51 minutes (111 minutes)

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Editor's Notes

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Prince in 1984 Minneapolis. People wanted a purple case and were disappointed. The acting is openly acknowledged as terrible while the music is some of the best ever recorded, and that tension is part of the appeal. Someone bought their first copy on Betamax in 1985.

noted Apr 9, 2026

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