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The Prisoner of Zenda

1979·Movie
1h 48min
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia6
  • Romance5

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and slapstick

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7

World

History, mystery, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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Anthony Hope's classic tale gets a decidedly 'un-classic' treatment at the hands of Peter Sellers. Following the story somewhat, friends of the new King Rudolph of Ruritania fear for his life, and switch him with a look-a-like London cabby. Throw in two(!) lovely blondes, treachery, and a battle for life and honour, and enjoy life at its zaniest.
Peter SellersParodyHistorical ComedySatireSlapstickEccentric HumorClassic TaleLighthearted AdventureVisual Comedy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Prisoner of Zenda legally?

The Prisoner of Zenda is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Prisoner of Zenda worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Prisoner of Zenda?

1 h 48 min

The Prisoner of Zenda runs 1 h 48 min.

Was The Prisoner of Zenda a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$15 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 1.5 times its budget.

What language is The Prisoner of Zenda in?

EnglishGermanSpanish

It was made in English, with some German, Spanish. Produced in United States.

What tropes does The Prisoner of Zenda use?

FlashmanThe Mark of the Horse LordHigh-Class GlovesThe Great RaceAdaptation Dye-JobEmma: A Victorian RomanceJon Sable, FreelanceKing for a DayThe Henchmen Of ZendaThe Androids of TaraThe Prisoner of BendaAffectionate Parodyand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for The Prisoner of Zenda, including Flashman, The Mark of the Horse Lord, High-Class Gloves.