Purple Rain (1984) – 40th Anniversary

A victim of his own anger, the Kid (Prince) 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 (Morris Day), looks to steal the Kid’s spotlight — and his girl.

Purple Rain became a generational manifesto, providing the largest megaphone for one of the greatest geniuses in pop music.

NPR

Even those who aren’t Prince fans are likely to be captivated by its energy, enamored with its simple, often poignant storyline.

Hollywood Reporter