The Happy Prince (2018)
Overview
In 1895, Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was the most famous writer in London, and Bosie Douglas, son of the notorious Marquess of Queensberry, was his lover. Accused and convicted of gross indecency, he was imprisoned for two years and subjected to hard labor. Once free, he abandons England to live in France, where he will spend his last years, haunted by memories of the past, poverty and immense sadness.
Where to watch The Happy Prince
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +2 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV, CosmoGo, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, Beamafilm | JustWatch TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube +2 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Beamafilm | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Beamafilm, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | ArthouseCNMA, Arthouse CNMA | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +5 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV +5 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV +5 |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Italy | — | Timvision, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, CHILI | Timvision, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, CHILI |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Happy Prince in 39 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Happy Prince about?
In 1895, Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was the most famous writer in London, and Bosie Douglas, son of the notorious Marquess of Queensberry, was his lover. Accused and convicted of gross indecency, he was imprisoned for two years and subjected to hard labor. Once free, he abandons England to live in France, where he will spend his last years, haunted by memories of the past, poverty and immense sadness. The Happy Prince is a Drama movie, released on 2018-04-12, runtime 101 minutes.
Is The Happy Prince worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Happy Prince 6.2 out of 10 from 194 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Happy Prince?
In Canada, The Happy Prince is free to watch on Hoopla and can be rented from Apple TV and CosmoGo. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Rupert Everett
Cast
- Rupert Everett as Oscar Wilde
- Colin Firth as Reggie Turner
- Emily Watson as Constance Wilde
- Colin Morgan as Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas
- Edwin Thomas as Robbie Ross
- Franca Abategiovanni as Felice's Mother
- Alister Cameron as Mr. Howard
- Anna Chancellor as Mrs. Arbuthnott
- Béatrice Dalle as Café Concert Manager
- Tom Colley as Maurice Gilbert
- Johanna Kirby as Nurse
- André Penvern as Monsieur Dupoirier
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Sources
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