The Tichborne Claimant (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1998, The Tichborne Claimant is a drama film directed by David Yates, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a true story, set in the late 19th century: Lord Tichborne, the ninth richest nobleman in England, disappears after a South American shipwreck. Some years later his erudite Afro-English valet, Bogle, is sent to investigate rumors that Tichborne survived and settled in Australia. An alcoholic ruffian answer's Bogle's inquiries claiming to be the lost heir. Bogle suspects fraud, but conspires with the claimant to split the inheritance should the latter succesfully pass himself off to friends, family and the courts. As the claimant returns to England to continue his charade, enough people confirm his identity to make both the claimant and Bogle believe that he just might be the rightful heir after all.
Who’s in it. The Tichborne Claimant stars Robert Pugh as The Claimant, John Kani as Bogle, Stephen Fry as Hawkins and John Gielgud as Cockburn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Tichborne Claimant sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tichborne Claimant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tichborne Claimant tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tichborne Claimant (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tichborne Claimant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tichborne Claimant worth watching?
- The Tichborne Claimant holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Tichborne Claimant?
- The Tichborne Claimant stars Robert Pugh, John Kani, Stephen Fry, John Gielgud and Robert Hardy.
- When was The Tichborne Claimant released?
- The Tichborne Claimant was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.