How long is Purple Rain?

Purple Rain is 1 h 51 min long (111 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:51 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Purple Rain rated?

Purple Rain is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Purple Rain?

As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Purple Rain (1984) runs 1 h 51 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.7 from 443 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 51 min — ends 9:51 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, Music, Romance
Released: July 27, 1984
TMDB rating: 6.7 / 10 from 443 votes
Director: Albert Magnoli
Starring: Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Jerome Benton
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Purple Rain?: Purple Rain is 1 h 51 min long (111 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:51 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Purple Rain rated?: Purple Rain is rated R in the US.
Is Purple Rain a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Purple Rain?: As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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