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Purple Rain
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MPAA RATING: R
Starring Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Olga Karlato, and Clarence Williams III
The Kid (Prince) fights for his music career and the affections of Apollonia (Kotero) with a rival musician (Day) in Minneapolis.
| GENRE(S): | Drama | Musical | Romance |
| WRITTEN BY: |
William Blinn
Albert Magnoli |
| DIRECTED BY: | Albert Magnoli |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: June 25, 1997 Theatrical: July 27, 1984 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 111 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
Won Oscar for Best Music, Original Song Score. Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song - Motion Picture - "When Doves Cry." Won Grammy for Best Album of Instrumental Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special.
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The average user rating for this movie is 8.5 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Jennifer gave it a7:
Love Purple Rain. The acting is very bad in most parts but Prince gives a great performance. Watch this movie for the music and great performances by Prince and the Revolution.

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