Purple Rain (1984)

A victim of his own anger, the Kid is a Minneapolis musician on the rise with his band, the Revolution, escaping a tumultuous home life through music. While trying to avoid making the same mistakes as his truculent father, the Kid navigates the club scene and a rocky relationship with a captivating singer, Apollonia. But another musician, Morris, looks to steal the Kid's spotlight -- and his girl.

Genres: Drama, Music, Romance

What to watch after Purple Rain

• The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) — Same feel: dramatic, emotional
• Fame (1980) — Same feel: dramatic, emotional
• The Prince of Tides (1991) — Same subject: suicide attempt
• The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) — Morris Day appears in both
• One from the Heart (1981)
• Powder Blue (2009)