Prick Up Your Ears
“They shared everything... except success.”
When the young, attractive Joe Orton meets the older, more introverted Kenneth Halliwell at drama school, he befriends the kindred spirit and they start an affair. As Orton becomes more comfortable with his sexuality and starts to find success with his writing, Halliwell becomes increasingly alienated and jealous, ultimately tapping into a dangerous rage.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | ITVX Premium, ITVX | Apple TV Store, BFI Player, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | — |
About Prick Up Your Ears
Prick Up Your Ears is a 1987 English-language drama film directed by Stephen Frears. The cast is led by Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, Vanessa Redgrave. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.
Prick Up Your Ears was produced by British Screen Productions, Civilhand, and Zenith Entertainment and made in United Kingdom. It was released on April 17, 1987, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Writers
- Alan Bennett
- Release date
- April 17, 1987
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- British Screen Productions, Civilhand, Zenith Entertainment
Prick Up Your Ears cast & crew
Prick Up Your Ears was directed by Stephen Frears and written by Alan Bennett.
The cast features Gary Oldman as Joe Orton, Alfred Molina as Kenneth Halliwell, Vanessa Redgrave as Peggy Ramsay, Wallace Shawn as John Lahr, Lindsay Duncan as Anthea Lahr, and Julie Walters as Elsie Orton.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stanley Myers, cinematography is by Oliver Stapleton, and it was produced by Andrew Brown.
Is Prick Up Your Ears worth watching?
Prick Up Your Ears holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 103 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Prick Up Your Ears is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Prick Up Your Ears
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Cast of Prick Up Your Ears
Gary Oldman
Joe Orton
Alfred Molina
Kenneth Halliwell
Vanessa Redgrave
Peggy Ramsay
Wallace Shawn
John Lahr
Lindsay Duncan
Anthea Lahr
Julie Walters
Elsie Orton
James Grant
William Orton
Frances Barber
Leonie Orton
Janet Dale
Mrs Sugden
Dave Atkins
Mr Sugden
Margaret Tyzack
Madame Lambert
Eric Richard
Education Officer
Prick Up Your Ears — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Prick Up Your Ears in United States?
Prick Up Your Ears is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.
▸Is Prick Up Your Ears on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Prick Up Your Ears is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Prick Up Your Ears in?
Prick Up Your Ears is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Prick Up Your Ears?
Prick Up Your Ears runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
▸What is Prick Up Your Ears rated?
Prick Up Your Ears is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 103 ratings.
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