The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
Kernel Score: 79% · 390 TMDB ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Horror, Music
Released: 1925-06-29
Runtime: 107 minutes
Where to watch The Phantom of the Opera
- Stream: Fubo, MGM+, FlixFling, Eternal Family, Shudder Apple TV channel, Bloodstream
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, Darkroom, Public Domain Movies
- Rent: Prime Video, FlixFling
- Buy: Prime Video, FlixFling
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
The deformed Phantom who haunts the Paris Opera House causes murder and mayhem in an attempt to make the woman he loves a star.
The Phantom of the Opera parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Phantom of the Opera is a classic silent horror film involving murder and a tragic outcast.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes murder and mayhem caused by the Phantom, though presented in a 1920s silent-film style without graphic gore.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Rupert Julian
Cast
- Lon Chaney as Erik, The Phantom
- Norman Kerry as Vicomte Raoul de Chagny
- Mary Philbin as Christine Daaé
- Arthur Edmund Carewe as Ledoux
- Gibson Gowland as Simon Buquet
- Snitz Edwards as Florine Papillon
- John St. Polis as Comte Philip de Chagny
- Virginia Pearson as Carlotta
- Olive Ann Alcorn as La Sorelli (uncredited)
- Betty Van Allen as Ballerina (uncredited)
The Phantom of the Opera FAQ
Is The Phantom of the Opera good?
The Phantom of the Opera has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Phantom of the Opera?
In the US you can stream The Phantom of the Opera on Fubo, MGM+, FlixFling, Eternal Family, Shudder Apple TV channel and Bloodstream, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, Darkroom and Public Domain Movies and rent it from Prime Video and FlixFling.
Is The Phantom of the Opera OK for kids?
The Phantom of the Opera is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Phantom of the Opera is a classic silent horror film involving murder and a tragic outcast.
What movies are like The Phantom of the Opera?
If you liked The Phantom of the Opera, try Peeping Tom, Dracula, Dracula and A Night at the Opera.