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Film · 2018

The Happy Prince

Directed by Rupert Everett · starring Rupert Everett, Colin Firth and Béatrice Dalle

  • 1 h 45 min
  • 15
  • Comedy · Drama · Biography
  • GermanyUK
  • Released in the UK 21 June 2018
  • 6.5 AverageMovieNCo
  • 5.8 Users2 votes
  • 7.1 Critics9 reviews
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Synopsis

"The Happy Prince" focuses on the last three years of writer Oscar Wilde's life, covering the period between 1897 and 1900. Isolated in a hotel on the French coast, Wilde decides to embark on a journey through Europe with a double objective: to meet his ex-wife as well as Sir Alfred "Bosie" Douglas, a former lover who was the fruit of many of the great problems of the writer. Despite his health problems, Wilde insists on undertaking this journey that will take him in search of creativity and love through the darkest corners of his life. 'The Happy Prince' is starring, directed and written by the actor Rupert Everett, a movie that supposed his debut in directing and as a screenwriter. Colin Firth, Emily Watson, Tom Wilkinson, Colin Morgan, Miranda Richardson and Anna Chancellor complete the cast of the film.

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The essentials

Runtime
105 min1 hour and 45 minutes
Box office
£318,040in UK
Rating
15Suitable only for 15 years and over
How long is The Happy Prince?
1 hour and 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The Happy Prince released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 21 June 2018.
Who directed The Happy Prince?
Rupert Everett.
Who is in The Happy Prince?
It stars Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Béatrice Dalle and Emily Watson.
Where can I watch The Happy Prince?
In the UK you can watch it on rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
How much did The Happy Prince make?
It took £318,040 in UK.
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Cast

Full cast (21)
Director
Rupert Everett
Writers
Rupert Everett
Producers
Bettina Brokemper, Diana Elbaum, Colin Firth, Zygi Kamasa

Videos and trailers

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Trailer 'The Happy Prince' 2:2211 June 2018

Photos and posters

All 19 photos

Reviews

All 9 reviews
5.8 2 votes

What the critics say average 7.1 from 9

  • 8.0 The GuardianPeter Bradshaw This film is a deeply felt, tremendously acted tribute to courage. Read
  • 8.0 VultureDavid Edelstein The Happy Prince proves that a film can be both bleak and warm-spirited, as befits its mighty subject. Read
  • 8.0 Screen DailyFionnuala Halligan It?s his own tender screenplay, however, and a burnished combination of empathy and realism that makes the picture a strongly cinematic statement. Read

Box office

Weekend by weekend
  • UK £318,040

Soundtrack

All 6 songs
  1. The Boy I Love is Up In The GalleryRupert Everett
  2. Symphony No 6 in B Minor op. 74 PathetiqueGürzenich Orchestra of Cologne Spotify
  3. La Petite TonkinoiseVincent Scotto, Henri Christiné, Georges Villard
  4. Vive Le TrottoirRupert Everett, Hugh Burns

Trivia

  • Triple work

    Actor Rupert Everett directs, writes and stars in 'The Happy Prince', and it supposed his debut as director and screenwriter.

  • Location

    The interiors of Oscar Wilde's home in Italy were shot in Castle Thurnau in Bavaria, Germany.

  • Tom Wilkinson

    Tom Wilkinson previously appeared in 'Wilde' (1997), which covers similar events portrayed in this film.

  • Friends

    Colin Firth and Ruper Everett had already appeared together before in 'The Importance of Being Earnest', as in other films like 'Another Country', 'St. Trinian's' or 'Shakespeare in Love'.

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