The Prisoner of Zenda
1952, English. Directed by Richard Thorpe.
A Swashbuckling Adventure In The Grand Style!
A kingdom's ascending heir, marked for assassination, switches identities with a lookalike, who takes his place at the coronation. When the real king is kidnapped, his followers try to find him, while the stand-in falls in love with the king's intended bride, the beautiful Princess Flavia.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Prisoner of Zenda
The Prisoner of Zenda isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Richard ThorpeDirector
- Stewart GrangerRudolf Rassendyll / King Rudolf V
- Deborah KerrPrincess Flavia
- James MasonRupert of Hentzau
- Louis CalhernCol. Zapt
- Jane GreerAntoinette de Mauban
- Lewis StoneThe Cardinal
- Robert DouglasMichael, Duke of Strelsau
- Robert CooteFritz von Tarlenheim
- Peter BroccoJohann
- Francis PierlotJosef
- Jay AdlerCast
- Kathleen FreemanCast
Details
- Released
- 4 November 1952
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John L. Balderston, Noel Langley, Edward E. Rose
- Budget
- $1.7M
- Box office
- $5.6M
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What The Prisoner of Zenda is based on
The Prisoner of Zenda is based on The Prisoner of Zenda, an 1894 novel by Anthony Hope, published by J. W. Arrowsmith.
Novel · 1894
The Prisoner of Zenda
By Anthony Hope
Published by J. W. Arrowsmith
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The Prisoner of Zenda: quick answers
Is The Prisoner of Zenda worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Prisoner of Zenda?
The Prisoner of Zenda runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Prisoner of Zenda have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Prisoner of Zenda. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Prisoner of Zenda parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Prisoner of Zenda is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Prisoner of Zenda on?
The Prisoner of Zenda isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Prisoner of Zenda?
If you liked The Prisoner of Zenda, try The Prisoner of Zenda, The Prince and the Pauper, The Man in the Iron Mask.
Who directed The Prisoner of Zenda?
The Prisoner of Zenda (1952) was directed by Richard Thorpe and stars Stewart Granger, Deborah Kerr, James Mason.
What is The Prisoner of Zenda based on?
The Prisoner of Zenda is based on The Prisoner of Zenda, an 1894 novel by Anthony Hope, published by J. W. Arrowsmith.