Where to watch Prick Up Your Ears (1987) tonight
Prick Up Your Ears (1987) runs 1 h 51 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.7 from 106 TMDB members. When the young, attractive Joe Orton meets the older, more introverted Kenneth Halliwell at drama school, he befriends the kindred spirit and they start an affair. As Orton becomes more comfortable with his sexuality and starts to find success with his writing, Halliwell becomes increasingly alienated and jealous, ultimately tapping into a dangerous rage.
- Runtime
- 1 h 51 min — ends 9:51 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama
- Released
- April 17, 1987
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 from 106 votes
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Starring
- Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, Vanessa Redgrave, Wallace Shawn
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), MGM+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Philo (subscription), MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Prick Up Your Ears?
- Prick Up Your Ears is 1 h 51 min long (111 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:51 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Prick Up Your Ears rated?
- Prick Up Your Ears is rated R in the US.
- Is Prick Up Your Ears a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Prick Up Your Ears?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), MGM+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Philo (subscription), MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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