Phantom of the Opera
Seen it?1943 | 93 min | Horror, Romance, Music
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won 2 Oscars, though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and horror fans. If you loved The Phantom of the Opera or Tuner, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1943: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Following a tragic accident that leaves him disfigured, crazed composer Erique Claudin transformed into a masked phantom who schemes to make beautiful young soprano Christine Dubois the star of the opera and wreak revenge on those who stole his music.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 2 Oscars: Best Cinematography, Color, Best Art Direction, Color. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 47K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Arthur Lubin
- Nelson EddyAnatole Garron
- Susanna FosterChristine Dubois
- Claude RainsErique Claudin
- Edgar BarrierRaoul D'Aubert
- Leo CarrilloSignor Ferretti
- Jane FarrarBiancarolli
- J. Edward BrombergAmiot
- Fritz FeldLecours
- Frank PugliaVilleneuve
- Steven GerayVereheres