The English Patient (1996)
Movie 2h 42m ★ 7.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Dating from 1996, The English Patient sits in the drama, romance and war corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Anthony Minghella. The cast includes Naveen Andrews, Willem Dafoe and Ralph Fiennes. The running time is 2h 42m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.2 out of 10.
59Tonight Score Well rated, long, so plan the evening, a classic.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Anthony MinghellaDirector
- Naveen Andrewsas Sikh Kip
- Willem Dafoeas David Caravaggio
- Ralph Fiennesas Almásy
- Juliette Binocheas Hana
- Jürgen Prochnowas Major Muller
- Colin Firthas Geoffrey Clifton
- Kristin Scott Thomasas Katharine Clifton
- Clive Merrisonas Fenelon-Barnes
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Questions about The English Patient
- What genre is The English Patient?
- The English Patient is categorised as Drama, Romance, War.
- Who stars in The English Patient?
- Naveen Andrews, Willem Dafoe, Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Jürgen Prochnow appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The English Patient?
- Anthony Minghella directed The English Patient.
- How long is The English Patient?
- The English Patient runs for 2h 42m (162 minutes).
- Is The English Patient worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The English Patient?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
