The Phantom of the Opera
1962, English. Directed by Terence Fisher.
BENEATH HIS MASK...The Grotesque Face of Horror Unimaginable! INSIDE HIS HEART...The Desperate Desire for Beauty and Love!
A London opera house is haunted by tragic events on its opening night, but when its star is kidnapped, a producer tracks down the Phantom who is intent on seeking his revenge.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 110 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Terence FisherDirector
- Herbert LomThe Phantom (Prof. L. Petrie)
- Heather SearsChristine Charles
- Edward de SouzaHarry Hunter
- Thorley WaltersLattimer
- Michael GoughLord Ambrose d'Arcy
- Harold GoodwinBill
- Martin MillerRossi
- Liane AukinMaria
- Sonya CordeauYvonne
- Marne MaitlandXavier
- Miriam KarlinCharwoman
- Patrick TroughtonThe Rat Catcher
Details
- Released
- 25 June 1962
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Anthony Hinds
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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 (1910) by Gaston Leroux.
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 Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 110 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
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?
No age rating is listed for The Phantom of the Opera yet.
Which OTT platform is The Phantom of the Opera on?
The Phantom of the Opera isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Phantom of the Opera?
If you liked The Phantom of the Opera, try Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Phantom of the Paradise.
Who directed The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera (1962) was directed by Terence Fisher and stars Herbert Lom, Heather Sears, Edward de Souza.
What is The Phantom of the Opera based on?
The Phantom of the Opera is based on The Phantom of the Opera (1910) by Gaston Leroux.