The Phantom of the Opera
1989, English. Directed by Dwight H. Little.
ROBERT ENGLUND Was "Freddy." Now he's the... Phantom OF THE OPERA!
An aspiring opera singer finds herself transported back to Victorian-era London -- and into the arms of a reclusive, disfigured maestro determined to make her a star.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Dwight H. LittleDirector
- Robert EnglundErik Destler / The Phantom
- Jill SchoelenChristine Day
- Alex Hyde-WhiteRichard Dutton
- Bill NighyMartin Barton
- Stephanie LawrenceLa Carlotta
- Terence HarveyInsp. Hawkins
- Nathan LewisDavies
- Peter ClaphamHarrison
- Molly ShannonMeg (New York)
- Emma RawsonMeg (London)
- Mark RyanMott
- Jaclyn MendozaMaddie
Details
- Released
- 4 November 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Duke Sandefur
- Box office
- $4M
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News & fan talk
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 5.7/10 from 137 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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 isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 November 1989. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Phantom of the Opera?
If you liked The Phantom of the Opera, try Nightmare Cinema, God Is a Bullet, I Spit on Your Grave.
Who directed The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera (1989) was directed by Dwight H. Little and stars Robert Englund, Jill Schoelen, Alex Hyde-White.
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.