Synopsis
A young musician, tormented by an abusive situation at home, must contend with a rival singer, a burgeoning romance, and his own dissatisfied band, as his star begins to rise.
Scores
Overall Score
81.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
75.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
93.0%
Review Aggregate
72.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 69% of 48 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, thin plot, romantic. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
character-driventhin plotromanticsuspensefulemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince | 1984 | $414,000 | $1,250,000 | (est) |
| Apollonia Kotero | 1984 | $255,000 | $770,000 | (est) |
| Morris Day | 1984 | $192,000 | $579,000 | (est) |
| Olga Karlatos | 1984 | $157,000 | $474,000 | (est) |
| Clarence Williams III | 1984 | $134,000 | $405,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score73.0
RT critic review count59
Rotten Tomatoes audience score78.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes25,725
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1984 | $68,392,976 | $206,495,444 |
| International | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1984 | $68,400,970 | $206,519,580 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1984 | $34,196,488 | $103,247,722 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1984 | $18,293,000 | $55,231,127 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1984 | $9,737,000 | $29,398,430 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1984 | $19,150,033 | $57,818,724 |
| Total Revenues | 1984 | $81,376,521 | $245,696,004 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1984 | $7,200,000 | $21,738,595 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1984 | $9,000,000 (est) | $27,173,244 (est) |
| Participations | 1984 | $6,510,000 | $19,655,313 |
| Residuals ? | 1984 | $2,984,000 | $9,009,440 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1984 | $1,440,000 | $4,347,719 |
| Total Expenses | 1984 | $27,134,000 | $81,924,310 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1984 | $54,242,521 | $163,771,694 |
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