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The Phantom of the Opera (2004)

“Let the fantasy begin.”

7.3/10 · 1,823 votes 2h 21m pg-13 ThrillerRomanceDrama

#36 of 179 films from 2004 #377 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Joel Schumacher · Written by Joel Schumacher, Gaston Leroux, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart

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Overview

A young soprano becomes the obsession of a disfigured and murderous musical genius who lives beneath the Paris Opera House.

Cast

Gerard Butleras The Phantom
Emmy Rossumas Christine
Patrick Wilsonas Raoul
Miranda Richardsonas Madame Giry
Minnie Driveras Carlotta
Ciarán Hindsas Firmin
Simon Callowas Andre
Victor McGuireas Piangi
Jennifer Ellisonas Meg Giry
Murray Melvinas Reyer
Kevin McNallyas Buquet
James Fleetas Lefevre
Imogen Bainas Carlotta's Maid
Miles Westernas Carlotta's Wigmaker

Facts

Release dateDecember 8, 2004
Runtime141 min (2h 21m) — longer as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$70,000,000
Box office$154,674,241 (2.2× budget)
IMDbtt0293508

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Questions

How long is The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera runs 141 minutes (2h 21m).
Is The Phantom of the Opera worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 1,823 votes, which places it #36 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 80%) and #377 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera was directed by Joel Schumacher. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Falling Down (1993), A Time to Kill (1996), The Lost Boys (1987).
Who stars in The Phantom of the Opera?
Gerard Butler as The Phantom; Emmy Rossum as Christine; Patrick Wilson as Raoul; Miranda Richardson as Madame Giry; Minnie Driver as Carlotta; Ciarán Hinds as Firmin.
What is The Phantom of the Opera rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Phantom of the Opera?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/24846.

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