Purple Rain

Purple Rain

1984 · 111 min · EN · R · 6.7 (330 votes)
Dir. Albert Magnoli · Starring Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Jerome Benton, Olga Karlatos, Clarence Williams III · Music Michel Colombier · Purple Rain Collection

Before he created the magic, he lived every bit of it.

DramaMusicRomance

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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A raw, electrifying dive into the turbulent life of a rising pop star. Feel the music, the passion, and the pain as he battles inner demons and external rivals, all set against a vibrant 80s backdrop.

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