The Whipping Boy
1994, English. Directed by Sydney Macartney.
A rat hunter that will change a prince.
A bored little prince makes a poor rat hunter his whipping boy but after his pranks at the royal court almost causes a war with the neighbor king he runs away with the whipping boy to escape from his first spanking. After being in the real world his life will change making him a prince fit to rule.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- Sydney MacartneyDirector
- Truan MunroJemmy
- Nic KnightPrince Horace
- Karen SaltAnnyrose
- Andrew BicknellKing
- Christoph M. OhrtAmbassador
- Angus WrightCavalry Officer
- Mathilda MayBetsy
- Kevin ConwayHold-Your-Nose-Billy
- Vincent SchiavelliCutwater
- George C. ScottBlind George
- Michael KauschPeckwit
- Nicholas AmerLord Chancellor
Details
- Released
- 31 July 1994
- Country
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America, Germany
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What The Whipping Boy is based on
The Whipping Boy is based on The Whipping Boy, a 1986 novel by Sid Fleischman, published by HarperCollins.
Novel · 1986
The Whipping Boy
By Sid Fleischman
Published by HarperCollins
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The Whipping Boy: quick answers
Is The Whipping Boy worth watching?
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How long is The Whipping Boy?
The Whipping Boy runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Whipping Boy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Whipping Boy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Whipping Boy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Whipping Boy is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Whipping Boy on?
The Whipping Boy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Whipping Boy?
If you liked The Whipping Boy, try Anne of Green Gables, Mio in the Land of Faraway, A Royal Queens Christmas.
Who directed The Whipping Boy?
The Whipping Boy (1994) was directed by Sydney Macartney and stars Truan Munro, Nic Knight, Karen Salt.
What is The Whipping Boy based on?
The Whipping Boy is based on The Whipping Boy, a 1986 novel by Sid Fleischman, published by HarperCollins.