The English Patient
1996, English. Directed by Anthony Minghella.
In love, there are no boundaries.
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
- 2h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The English Patient
The English Patient isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Anthony MinghellaDirector
- Ralph FiennesAlmásy
- Juliette BinocheHana
- Willem DafoeDavid Caravaggio
- Kristin Scott ThomasKatharine Clifton
- Naveen AndrewsSikh Kip
- Colin FirthGeoffrey Clifton
- Julian WadhamMadox
- Torri HigginsonMary
- Jürgen ProchnowMajor Muller
- Kevin WhatelySgt. Hardy
- Clive MerrisonFenelon-Barnes
- Nino CastelnuovoD'Agostino
Details
- Released
- 14 November 1996
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Anthony Minghella
- Budget
- $27M
- Box office
- $232M
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What The English Patient is based on
The English Patient is based on The English Patient (1992) by Michael Ondaatje.
1992
The English Patient
By Michael Ondaatje
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The English Patient: quick answers
Is The English Patient worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 2,509 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The English Patient?
The English Patient runs 162 minutes (2h 42m).
Does The English Patient have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The English Patient. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The English Patient parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The English Patient is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The English Patient on?
The English Patient isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The English Patient?
If you liked The English Patient, try Allied, A Farewell to Arms, Charlotte Gray.
Who directed The English Patient?
The English Patient (1996) was directed by Anthony Minghella and stars Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe.
What is The English Patient based on?
The English Patient is based on The English Patient (1992) by Michael Ondaatje.