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The English Patient

1996·Movie·R·162 min·7.1(2,398)

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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FranceCanal+, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Molotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilMercado PlayApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanU-NEXTApple 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
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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

Ralph Fiennes

Almásy

Juliette Binoche

Juliette Binoche

Hana

Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

David Caravaggio

Kristin Scott Thomas

Kristin Scott Thomas

Katharine Clifton

Naveen Andrews

Naveen Andrews

Sikh Kip

Colin Firth

Colin Firth

Geoffrey Clifton

Julian Wadham

Julian Wadham

Madox

Torri Higginson

Torri Higginson

Mary

Jürgen Prochnow

Jürgen Prochnow

Major Muller

Kevin Whately

Kevin Whately

Sgt. Hardy

Clive Merrison

Clive Merrison

Fenelon-Barnes

Nino Castelnuovo

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.

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