Movie

The English Patient

“In love, there are no boundaries.”

★ 7.1(2,415)19962h 42m

The English Patient is streaming on Paramount+ Amazon Channel in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Anthony Minghella
Release date: 1996-11-14
Runtime: 2h 42m
Language: German
Box office: $231,976,425
Budget: $27,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Miramax

The English Patient — trailer

About The English Patient

The English Patient is a 1996 movie in the Drama, Romance and War genres, directed by Anthony Minghella, starring Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche and Willem Dafoe. It has a runtime of 2 hours 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 2,415 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The English Patient in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Ralph Fiennes

Almásy

Juliette Binoche

Hana

Willem Dafoe

David Caravaggio

Kristin Scott Thomas

Katharine Clifton

Naveen Andrews

Sikh Kip

Colin Firth

Geoffrey Clifton

Julian Wadham

Madox

Torri Higginson

Mary

Jürgen Prochnow

Major Muller

Kevin Whately

Sgt. Hardy

Clive Merrison

Fenelon-Barnes

Nino Castelnuovo

D'Agostino

Themes & keywords

egyptsecret loveamnesiaairplanecairoidentityintelligencetraitorburnworld war iilandmineexpeditioncavesandstormcave painting

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The English Patient in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream The English Patient on Paramount+ Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube.

Is The English Patient on Netflix?+

The English Patient is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Paramount+ Amazon Channel.

How long is The English Patient?+

The English Patient has a runtime of 2 hours 42 minutes (162 minutes).

Who stars in The English Patient?+

The English Patient stars Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe, Kristin Scott Thomas and Naveen Andrews.

When did The English Patient come out?+

The English Patient is a 1996 movie directed by Anthony Minghella.

What genre is The English Patient?+

The English Patient is Drama, Romance and War film.

Who directed The English Patient?+

The English Patient was directed by Anthony Minghella.