The Phantom of the Opera
1998, Italian. Directed by Dario Argento.
A series of terrifying accidents and brutal murders leave a bloody trail into the subterranean caverns of an Opera house. Below the theatre stalks a man raised by creatures of the underworld.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera is streaming on AMC+ and Eternal Family in India.
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Cast & crew
- Dario ArgentoDirector
- Julian SandsThe Phantom
- Asia ArgentoChristine Daaé
- Andrea Di StefanoBaron Raoul De Chagny
- Nadia RinaldiCarlotta Altieri
- Coralina Cataldi-TassoniHonorine
- István BubikIgnace, the rat-catcher
- Lucia GuzzardiMadame Giry
- Aldo MassassoPourdieu
- Zoltan BarabasPoligny
- Gianni FrancoMontluc
- David D'IngeoAlfred
- Kitty KériPaulette
Details
- Released
- 20 November 1998
- Original title
- Il fantasma dell'Opera
- Country
- Hungary, Italy
- Written by
- Gérard Brach, Dario Argento
- Budget
- $10M
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What The Phantom of the Opera is based on
The Phantom of the Opera is based on The Phantom of the Opera, a 1910 novel by Gaston Leroux.
Novel · 1910
The Phantom of the Opera
By Gaston Leroux
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The Phantom of the Opera: quick answers
Is The Phantom of the Opera worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.6/10 from 204 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Phantom of the Opera have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Phantom of the Opera. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Phantom of the Opera parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Phantom of the Opera is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Phantom of the Opera on?
The Phantom of the Opera is streaming on AMC+ and Eternal Family in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Phantom of the Opera?
If you liked The Phantom of the Opera, try Haunted, Intruder, The Sentinel.
Who directed The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera (1998) was directed by Dario Argento and stars Julian Sands, Asia Argento, Andrea Di Stefano.
What is The Phantom of the Opera based on?
The Phantom of the Opera is based on The Phantom of the Opera, a 1910 novel by Gaston Leroux.