

The English Patient
“In love, there are no boundaries.”
In the 1930s, Count Almásy is a Hungarian map maker employed by the Royal Geographical Society to chart the vast expanses of the Sahara Desert along with several other prominent explorers. As World War II unfolds, Almásy enters into a world of love, betrayal, and politics.
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Where is The English Patient streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Crave | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Canal+, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Mercado Play | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FOD |
About The English Patient
The English Patient is a 1996 English-language drama, romance and war film directed by Anthony Minghella. The cast is led by Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe. It has a runtime of 2h 42m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 2400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel.
The English Patient was produced by Miramax, The Saul Zaentz Company, and Tiger Moth Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on November 14, 1996, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $27 million, it went on to gross $232 million worldwide.
- Director
- Anthony Minghella
- Writers
- Anthony Minghella
- Release date
- November 14, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $27 million
- Box office
- $232 million
- Production
- Miramax, The Saul Zaentz Company, Tiger Moth Productions
The English Patient cast & crew
The English Patient was directed by Anthony Minghella and written by Anthony Minghella.
The cast features Ralph Fiennes as Almásy, Juliette Binoche as Hana, Willem Dafoe as David Caravaggio, Kristin Scott Thomas as Katharine Clifton, Naveen Andrews as Sikh Kip, and Colin Firth as Geoffrey Clifton.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gabriel Yared, cinematography is by John Seale, and it was produced by Harvey Weinstein and Saul Zaentz.
Is The English Patient worth watching?
The English Patient holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 2,398 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 42m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, romance, and war, The English Patient is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The English Patient
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Cast of The English Patient

Ralph Fiennes
Almásy

Juliette Binoche
Hana

Willem Dafoe
David Caravaggio

Kristin Scott Thomas
Katharine Clifton

Naveen Andrews
Sikh Kip

Colin Firth
Geoffrey Clifton

Julian Wadham
Madox

Torri Higginson
Mary

Jürgen Prochnow
Major Muller

Kevin Whately
Sgt. Hardy

Clive Merrison
Fenelon-Barnes

Nino Castelnuovo
D'Agostino
The English Patient — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The English Patient in United States?
The English Patient is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is The English Patient on fuboTV?
Yes — The English Patient is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is The English Patient in?
The English Patient is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, Italian, Arabic, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The English Patient?
The English Patient runs 2 hours 42 minutes (162 minutes).
▸What is The English Patient rated?
The English Patient is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 2,398 ratings.











