The Phantom of the Opera (2004)
A disfigured genius haunts the opera, weaving a melancholy tale of obsession and suspense around a young soprano.
A young soprano becomes the obsession of a disfigured and murderous musical genius who lives beneath the Paris Opera House.
How intense is The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What The Phantom of the Opera feels like
- Tone
- romanticmelancholysuspensefulatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream The Phantom of the Opera
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Is The Phantom of the Opera for you?
Is The Phantom of the Opera scary?
Only a little. The Phantom of the Opera has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Phantom of the Opera gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Phantom of the Opera sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Phantom of the Opera OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera runs 2h 21m.
Where can I stream The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera is streaming on Pluto TV and YouTube (free).
Does The Phantom of the Opera have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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