The Prisoner of Zenda
1937, English. Directed by John Cromwell.
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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 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- John CromwellDirector
- Ronald ColmanMajor Rudolf Rassendyll / The Prisoner of Zenda
- Madeleine CarrollPrincess Flavia
- Douglas Fairbanks Jr.Rupert of Hentzau
- Mary AstorAntoinette de Mauban
- C. Aubrey SmithColonel Zapt
- David NivenCaptain Fritz von Tarlenheim
- Raymond MasseyBlack Michael
- Montagu LoveDetchard
- Philip SleemanAlbert von Lauengram
- Eleanor WesselhoeftFrau Holf the Cook
- Torben MeyerMax the Butler
- Wilhelm von BrinckenKrafstein (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 3 September 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John L. Balderston, Edward E. Rose, Sidney Howard
- Budget
- $1.3M
- Box office
- $5M
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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 Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Prisoner of Zenda?
The Prisoner of Zenda runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
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 watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Prisoner of Zenda?
If you liked The Prisoner of Zenda, try Prince Valiant, Scaramouche, The Three Musketeers.
Who directed The Prisoner of Zenda?
The Prisoner of Zenda (1937) was directed by John Cromwell and stars Ronald Colman, Madeleine Carroll, Douglas Fairbanks Jr..
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.