Purple Rain (1984): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to Purple Rain: streaming options, cast and core facts.
Here's the full cast of Purple Rain (1984) — who plays who — plus where to watch and the essential facts about this movie. Before he created the music, he lived every bit of it.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Prince as The Kid; Apollonia Kotero as Apollonia; Morris Day as Morris; Jerome Benton as Jerome; Olga Karlatos as Mother; Clarence Williams III as Father; Billy Sparks as Billy; Wendy Melvoin as Wendy
About Purple Rain
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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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Purple Rain?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Purple Rain?
Prince as The Kid; Apollonia Kotero as Apollonia; Morris Day as Morris; Jerome Benton as Jerome; Olga Karlatos as Mother; Clarence Williams III as Father; Billy Sparks as Billy; Wendy Melvoin as Wendy
Is this Purple Rain guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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