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 (2018) is a drama film directed by Rupert Everett, released on April 12, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Emily Watson and Colin Morgan. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 194 ratings.
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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
Directed by Rupert Everett, written by Rupert Everett, produced by Sébastien Delloye, Philipp Kreuzer and Jörg Schulze.
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 194 ratings.
It is odd how many gents convicted of some form of sexual "deviance" in the 19th century ended their days in penury in rural France. This film looks at the last few years of one of the most famous, and successful - and Rupert Everett directs his own portrayal of Oscar Wilde like a natural. Emily Watson and Colin's Firth and Morgan lend a capable hand as this tale of his decline both morally and physically takes…
Reviewed on May 30, 2024
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The Happy Prince (2018) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of The Happy Prince (2018) includes Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Emily Watson, Colin Morgan and Edwin Thomas. The film was directed by Rupert Everett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Happy Prince was released on April 12, 2018 and runs for 1h 41m.
The Happy Prince (2018) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 194 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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