Purple Rain (1984)

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A victim of his own anger, the Kid is a Minneapolis musician on the rise with his band, the Revolution, escaping a tumultuous home life through music. While trying to avoid making the same mistakes as his truculent father, the Kid navigates the club scene and a rocky relationship with a captivating singer, Apollonia. But another musician, Morris, looks to steal the Kid's spotlight -- and his girl.

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Flashdance
Flashdance (1983)1
 Quadrophenia
Quadrophenia (1979)2
 Pal Joey
Pal Joey (1957)3
 The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow (1981)4
 Eraserhead
Eraserhead (1977)5

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Under the Cherry Moon
Under the Cherry Moon (1986)6
 Graffiti Bridge
Graffiti Bridge (1990)7
 8 Mile
8 Mile (2002)8
 That Thing You Do!
That Thing You Do! (1996)9

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Influenced By

  1. Flashdance (1983)
    "Both "Purple Rain" and "Flashdance" reflect the stylistic influence of MTV on filmmaking during the early 1980s. The visual style of "Flashdance" is indicative of the era's filmmaking trends, which "Purple Rain" also embodies." Purple Rain (1984) – Music in the Movies Set The Tape
  2. Quadrophenia (1979)
    "This film, based on The Who's concept album, introduced American audiences to British subcultures and had a notable impact on Prince. The influence is evident in "Purple Rain," particularly in the portrayal of the protagonist's motorcycle-riding persona." Five movies that influenced Prince's '1999' Thecurrent
  3. Pal Joey (1957)
    "Starring Frank Sinatra, "Pal Joey" shares thematic and narrative similarities with "Purple Rain." Both films center on charismatic performers navigating complex personal and professional relationships, suggesting a potential influence on the development of "Purple Rain."" Purple Rain movie influenced by Frank Sinatra prince.org
  4. The Man Who Saw Tomorrow (1981)
    "This documentary about Nostradamus's prophecies, narrated by Orson Welles, was watched by Prince and his band during the "Dirty Mind" era. Its apocalyptic themes inspired Prince to write "1999," which shares thematic elements with "Purple Rain."" Five movies that influenced Prince's '1999' Thecurrent
  5. Eraserhead (1977)
    "David Lynch's surreal film was a favorite of Prince's during the creation of his album "1999." The film's abstract and emotional style may have influenced the artistic direction of "Purple Rain."" Five movies that influenced Prince's '1999' Thecurrent

Influenced

  1. Under the Cherry Moon (1986)
    "Directed by Prince, this film was his directorial debut and served as a follow-up to "Purple Rain." It continued to showcase his musical talents within a narrative framework." Under the Cherry Moon Wikipedia
  2. Graffiti Bridge (1990)
    "Also directed by and starring Prince, this film is a direct sequel to "Purple Rain," continuing the story of The Kid and his musical journey." Graffiti Bridge %28film%29 Wikipedia
  3. 8 Mile (2002)
    "Starring Eminem, this film has been compared to "Purple Rain" due to its similar plot structure, focusing on a young musician's rise in a competitive environment." Purple Rain %28film%29 Wikipedia
  4. That Thing You Do! (1996)
    "Directed by Tom Hanks, this film follows the rise and fall of a one-hit-wonder band, echoing themes of musical ambition and industry challenges similar to those in "Purple Rain."" "Purple Rain" turns 30, here are our favorite rock films - ABC7 New York Abc7Ny