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The English Patient

1996Movie2 h 42 minR

DramaRomance
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic867.5Rotten Tomatoes86%83%

A deeply romantic, deeply moving drama movie about history and war, with standout cinematography and score.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling · you're watching with family

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Epic Historical Romance
  • Visually Breathtaking
  • Melancholic & Poetic
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Operatic Score
  • Tragic Love Story
  • WWII Desert Setting
  • Emotionally Devastating
  • Acclaimed Ensemble Cast

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Anthony Minghella
Written by
Anthony Minghella, Michael Ondaatje
Produced by
Saul Zaentz
Music by
Gabriel Yared

Everyone

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Facts

November 14, 1996 · 2 h 42 min · R

Released
November 14, 1996
Runtime
2 h 42 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, Italian, Arabic
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$27 million
Box office
$232 million
Available in
80 countries

Tropes

"Where Are They Now?" Epilogue, Deconstruction, Named After Somebody Famous +9

  • "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue
  • Deconstruction
  • Named After Somebody Famous
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • Shell-Shocked Veteran
  • If I Can't Have You…
  • Tempting Fate
  • Anachronic Order
  • The Film of the Book
  • Important Haircut
  • Slipknot Ponytail
  • The Power of Love

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The English Patient?"

Questions about The English Patient

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The English Patient?

fuboTVParamount+KanopyHoopla

In the United States, The English Patient streams on fuboTV and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 42 other countries.

Is The English Patient worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.4, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 86). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is The English Patient good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 10 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The English Patient plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The English Patient a box office hit?

Budget$27 million
Box office$232 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $27 million to make and earned $232 million worldwide, 8.6 times its budget.

What tropes does The English Patient use?

"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueDeconstructionNamed After Somebody FamousVery Loosely Based on a True StoryShell-Shocked VeteranIf I Can't Have You…Tempting FateAnachronic OrderThe Film of the BookImportant HaircutSlipknot PonytailThe Power of Loveand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue, Deconstruction, and Named After Somebody Famous.