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Purple Rain (1984), directed by Albert Magnoli, is a drama film and is available to stream on 6 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 6.5/10 and 74% on Rotten Tomatoes from 410 ratings, it has mixed-to-positive reviews. Released in 1984, it's a 1980s drama that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Prince, Apollonia Kotero, and Morris Day. At 111 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
You can watch Purple Rain for free (with ads) on The Roku Channel — no subscription required, so it's the easiest option if you don't already pay for a streaming service. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Marie Antoinette and The Devil's Advocate, both of which are available to stream right now.
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- No — Purple Rain isn't currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
- Purple Rain is available to stream for free on The Roku Channel in the US.
- No — Purple Rain isn't currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
- Yes — Purple Rain is available to stream for free (with ads) on The Roku Channel in the US.
- Purple Rain runs 1h 51m (111 minutes total).
- IMDb 6.5/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 74% · Metacritic 55/100.
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