Movie

Prick Up Your Ears

“They shared everything... except success.”

★ 6.7(102)19871h 51m

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Good to know

Director: Stephen Frears
Release date: 1987-04-17
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: British Screen Productions

Prick Up Your Ears — trailer

About Prick Up Your Ears

Prick Up Your Ears is a 1987 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Stephen Frears, starring Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina and Vanessa Redgrave. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 102 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Prick Up Your Ears in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Gary Oldman

Joe Orton

Alfred Molina

Kenneth Halliwell

Vanessa Redgrave

Peggy Ramsay

Wallace Shawn

John Lahr

Lindsay Duncan

Anthea Lahr

Julie Walters

Elsie Orton

James Grant

William Orton

Frances Barber

Leonie Orton

Janet Dale

Mrs Sugden

Dave Atkins

Mr Sugden

Margaret Tyzack

Madame Lambert

Eric Richard

Education Officer

Themes & keywords

london, englandbased on novel or bookenglandbiographyplaywrightlgbt1960sdrama schoolgay theme

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Prick Up Your Ears in Mexico?+

Prick Up Your Ears is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Prick Up Your Ears on Netflix?+

Prick Up Your Ears is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Prick Up Your Ears?+

Prick Up Your Ears has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in Prick Up Your Ears?+

Prick Up Your Ears stars Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, Vanessa Redgrave, Wallace Shawn and Lindsay Duncan.

When did Prick Up Your Ears come out?+

Prick Up Your Ears is a 1987 movie directed by Stephen Frears.

What genre is Prick Up Your Ears?+

Prick Up Your Ears is Drama film.

Who directed Prick Up Your Ears?+

Prick Up Your Ears was directed by Stephen Frears.