How to watch the Purple Rain films in order

There are 2 Purple Rain films, about 3.4 hours in total. The first was released in 1984, the latest in 1990. Watching in release order is the safest way to meet the story as audiences did.

Prince stars in his feature film acting debut in Purple Rain (1984) and its standalone sequel Graffiti Bridge (1990)

1. 1

   Purple Rain (1984)

   27 Jul 1984 · 111 min

   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.

2. 2

   Graffiti Bridge (1990)

   2 Nov 1990 · 95 min

   It's got that Purple Rain feeling through and though. And it's got The Kid, too! For the first time since Purple Rain, Prince is back as The Kid. And where he goes, there's music! With Thieves in the Temple, New Power Generation, Elephants and Flowers and more red-hot Prince tunes from the Platinum-selling Graffiti Bridge soundtrack. What time is it? Party time! Morris Day and the Time play Releas

Order and dates from TMDB collection data. Unreleased entries are added once they get a release date.