Where to watch The English Patient (1996) tonight
The English Patient (1996) runs 2 h 42 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.1 from 2,503 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 2 h 42 min — ends 10:42 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, War
- Released
- November 14, 1996
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 from 2,503 votes
- Director
- Anthony Minghella
- Starring
- Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe, Kristin Scott Thomas
- 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), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free).
Questions people ask
- How long is The English Patient?
- The English Patient is 2 h 42 min long (162 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The English Patient rated?
- The English Patient is rated R in the US.
- Is The English Patient a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 42 min, plan the evening: start by 8:18 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream The English Patient?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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- The Ottoman Lieutenant (2017)
- Shining Through (1992)
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