Movie
Purple Rain
Before he created the music, he lived every bit of it.
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about Purple Rain
Cast
PrinceThe Kid
Apollonia KoteroApollonia
Morris DayMorris
Jerome BentonJerome
Olga KarlatosMother
Clarence Williams IIIFather
Billy SparksBilly
Wendy MelvoinWendyCredits
- Directed by
- Albert Magnoli
- Written by
- William Blinn, Albert Magnoli
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Collection
- Purple Rain Collection
- Budget
- $7.2M
- Box office
- $68.4M
Production
- WaterUnited States
- Purple FilmsUnited States
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