What was the name of Prince's hit 1984 movie?

Prince’s hit 1984 movie was Purple Rain. The film stars Prince as “the Kid,” a Minneapolis musician trying to overcome family turmoil and professional rivalry while finding his voice onstage.

Directed by Albert Magnoli, Purple Rain was Prince’s feature-film debut and was released by Warner Bros. on July 27, 1984. Its semi-autobiographical story drew on Prince’s public image, his Minneapolis music scene, and his work with the band the Revolution. The movie’s concert sequences are central to its appeal, especially performances of “When Doves Cry,” “Let’s Go Crazy,” and “Purple Rain.”

Purple Rain was also the name of the accompanying soundtrack album, which became one of Prince’s defining releases. A common mix-up is treating the title as only a song: the song, soundtrack, and film all share the same name. The film won the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score and was added to the U.S. National Film Registry in 2019.