Movie connections for
Purple Rain (1984) More at IMDbPro »

Followed by

Graffiti Bridge (1990)

Edited into

"I Love the '80s" (2002)
Purple Rain: Backstage Pass (2004) (V)
 -  clips shown

Referenced in

"Simon & Simon: Almost Completely Out of Circulation (#4.9)" (1984)
 -  A Purple Rain poster can be seen in the window of the comic book store.
The Goonies (1985)
"Dossier Verhulst: Een nieuwe zet (#1.12)" (1987)
 -  Poster on wall in Karel's room
"Beppie: Bestaat ze echt? (#1.1)" (1989)
 -  Movie poster on wall in Pips' bedroom
"The Simpsons: Lemon of Troy (#6.24)" (1995)
 -  When Milhouse meets Shelbyville Milhouse, he says, "So this is what it feels like when doves cry."
Bandwagon (1996)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Escape 2000 (#8.5)" (1996)
 -  Verse from title song sung.
"The X Files: El Mundo Gira (#4.11)" (1997)
 -  Movie is mentioned by title.
Romeo Must Die (2000)
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
 -  The movie ends with a freeze-frame as a spoof of Purple Rain
Glitter (2001)
"Gilmore Girls: Secrets and Loans (#2.11)" (2002)
 -  Sookie mentions this film.
Jim Brown: All American (2002) (TV)
Pumhaeng zero (2002)
 -  record of the soundtrack seen in shop
An Evening with Kevin Smith (2002) (V)
"Chappelle's Show: (#2.5)" (2004)
 -  "Why don't you purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka?"
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
 -  The guys refuse to throw the Purple Rain soundtrack at zombies
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - The Legend Reborn (2005) (V)
 -  mentioned once
"Jeopardy!: (#22.88)" (2006)
 -  correct response in "The Color Purple" category
"Gilmore Girls: Partings (#6.22)" (2006)
 -  Lorelai says she reenacted scenes from "Purple Rain" at dinner.
"Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Cutting School (#2.15)" (2007)
 -  This is one of the movies that Chris has seen, from which he recites a line of dialogue.
Waiting for the Sky to Fall (2008)
 -  Carla references the film as she tries to convince Dan that Appolonia is the name of a real person.
Resist Evil Part One: Dropping Evil (2009)
 -  Referenced by various characters in regard to a sex toy named after the movie.
"The X Factor: (#6.19)" (2009)
 -  A clip is shown. Danyl Johnson performs the title song.

Featured in

Here's Looking at You, Warner Bros. (1991) (TV)
 -  Featured in the closing montage.
"I Love the '80s" (2002)
"Retrosexual: The 80's" (2004)
The Divorce Ceremony (2006)
 -  Prince and Apollonia

Spoofed in

True Stories (1986)
Soul Man (1986)
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
"The Mighty Boosh: Electro (#1.7)" (2004)
 -  Whilst performing "Electro", Vince mimics the hand actions one of Prince's entourage does in "I Would Die 4 U".

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