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Where to Watch Purple Rain(1984)

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

6.5IMDb
74%Rotten Tomatoes
55Metascore
DramaMusicRomance1h 51m

Looking for where to watch Purple Rain? You can currently find Purple Rain online through Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.

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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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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