# Purple Rain (1984)

> A volatile Minneapolis musician fights to turn family trauma, romantic loss, and artistic rivalry into a defining breakthrough onstage.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8026

## Facts

- Runtime: 111 min
- Genres: Drama, Music, Romance
- Director: Albert Magnoli
- Cast: Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Jerome Benton, Olga Karlatos, Clarence Williams III, Billy Sparks, Wendy Melvoin
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087957/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: passionate, melodramatic, sensual, music movie night, 1980s nostalgia night

## Synopsis

A passionate musician's journey through love and self-discovery unfolds against a backdrop of vibrant performances.

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