Prospero's Books (1991) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1991 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1991, Prospero's Books is a fantastique and drame film directed by Peter Greenaway, running about 120 minutes. “A magician's spell, the innocence of young love and a dream of revenge unite to create a tempest.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Adaptation de la pièce éponyme de William Shakespeare axée essentiellement sur le personnage de Prospero, ex-duc de Milan en exil sur une île, qui, à la lecture d'un de ses livres magiques, invente un plan pour perdre ses ennemis.
Who’s in it. Prospero's Books stars John Gielgud as Prospero, Michael Clark as Caliban, Michel Blanc as Alonso and Erland Josephson as Gonzalo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Prospero's Books has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prospero's Books page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prospero's Books tend to enjoy Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, La Ligne verte, Le Voyage de Chihiro and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Prospero's Books (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prospero's Books change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prospero's Books worth watching?
- Prospero's Books holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantastique and drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prospero's Books?
- Prospero's Books stars John Gielgud, Michael Clark, Michel Blanc, Erland Josephson and Isabelle Pasco.
- When was Prospero's Books released?
- Prospero's Books was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.