Phantom of the Paradise
1974, English. Directed by Brian De Palma.
He sold his soul for rock n’ roll!
Singer-songwriter Winslow Leach seeks revenge on the nefarious music producer Swan, who steals both Winslow's music and his favorite singer for the grand opening of Swan's new rock palace, the Paradise.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Worth the Hype
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7.5/10 from 802 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Phantom of the Paradise
Phantom of the Paradise isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Brian De PalmaDirector
- William FinleyWinslow Leach / The Phantom
- Paul WilliamsSwan
- Jessica HarperPhoenix
- George MemmoliPhilbin
- Gerrit GrahamBeef
- Archie HahnThe Juicy Fruits / The Beach Bums / The Undeads
- Jeffrey ComanorThe Juicy Fruits / The Beach Bums / The Undeads
- Peter ElblingThe Juicy Fruits / The Beach Bums / The Undeads
- Colin CameronBand
- David GarlandBand
- Gary MallaberBand
- Art MunsonBand
Details
- Released
- 31 October 1974
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Brian De Palma, Louisa Rose
- Budget
- $1.3M
- Box office
- $250K
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News & fan talk
What Phantom of the Paradise is based on
Phantom of the Paradise is based on The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890) by Oscar Wilde, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1831) by Victor Hugo, The Phantom of the Opera (1910) by Gaston Leroux, and Faust, an 1808 series of creative works by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Richard Westall.
1890
The Picture of Dorian Gray
By Oscar Wilde
1831
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
By Victor Hugo
1910
The Phantom of the Opera
By Gaston Leroux
Series of creative works · 1808
Faust
By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Richard Westall
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Phantom of the Paradise: quick answers
Is Phantom of the Paradise worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 802 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Phantom of the Paradise?
Phantom of the Paradise runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Phantom of the Paradise have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Phantom of the Paradise. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Phantom of the Paradise parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Phantom of the Paradise is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Phantom of the Paradise on?
Phantom of the Paradise isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Phantom of the Paradise?
If you liked Phantom of the Paradise, try Repo! The Genetic Opera, Crossroads, Taurus.
Who directed Phantom of the Paradise?
Phantom of the Paradise (1974) was directed by Brian De Palma and stars William Finley, Paul Williams, Jessica Harper.
What is Phantom of the Paradise based on?
Phantom of the Paradise is based on The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890) by Oscar Wilde, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1831) by Victor Hugo, The Phantom of the Opera (1910) by Gaston Leroux, and Faust, an 1808 series of creative works by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Richard Westall.