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Where to watch The Happy Prince (2018) tonight

The Happy Prince (2018) runs 1 h 41 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.2 from 194 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 41 min — ends 9:41 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama
Released
April 12, 2018
TMDB rating
6.2 / 10 from 194 votes
Director
Rupert Everett
Starring
Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Emily Watson, Colin Morgan
Language
English
Good for 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 to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.

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How long is The Happy Prince?
The Happy Prince is 1 h 41 min long (101 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:41 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Happy Prince rated?
The Happy Prince is rated R in the US.
Is The Happy Prince 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 The Happy Prince?
As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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