The Happy Prince (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2018, The Happy Prince is a drama film directed by Rupert Everett, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1895, Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was the most famous writer in London, and Bosie Douglas, son of the notorious Marquess of Queensberry, was his lover. Accused and convicted of gross indecency, he was imprisoned for two years and subjected to hard labor. Once free, he abandons England to live in France, where he will spend his last years, haunted by memories of the past, poverty and immense sadness.
Who’s in it. The Happy Prince stars Rupert Everett as Oscar Wilde, Colin Firth as Reggie Turner, Emily Watson as Constance Wilde and Colin Morgan as Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Happy Prince has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Happy Prince page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Happy Prince tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Happy Prince (2018)?
- In US, The Happy Prince is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Happy Prince worth watching?
- The Happy Prince holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Happy Prince?
- The Happy Prince stars Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Emily Watson, Colin Morgan and Edwin Thomas.
- When was The Happy Prince released?
- The Happy Prince was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.