The English Patient (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1996, The English Patient is a drama, war and romance film directed by Anthony Minghella, running about 162 minutes. “In love, there are no boundaries.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The English Patient stars Ralph Fiennes as Count László de Almásy, Juliette Binoche as Hana, Willem Dafoe as David Caravaggio and Kristin Scott Thomas as Katharine Clifton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The English Patient has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $232M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The English Patient page.
If you liked it. Fans of The English Patient tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The English Patient (1996)?
- In US, The English Patient is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The English Patient worth watching?
- The English Patient holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The English Patient?
- The English Patient stars Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe, Kristin Scott Thomas and Naveen Andrews.
- When was The English Patient released?
- The English Patient was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 162 minutes.