The Whipping Boy(1994)
A rat hunter that will change a prince.
The Whipping Boy Synopsis
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.
The Whipping Boy (1994) is a family and tv movie film directed by Sydney Macartney, released on July 31, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Truan Munro, Nic Knight, Karen Salt and Andrew Bicknell. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Sydney Macartney
- Writers:
- Albert Sidney Fleischman, Albert Sidney Fleischman
- Producers:
- Gerhard Schmidt, Ellen Freyer
- Cinematographer:
- Clive Tickner
- Production:
- Gemini Productions, Jones Entertainment Group
- Status:
- Released
The Whipping Boy Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Truan Munro
Truan Munro
as Jemmy
- Nic Knight
Nic Knight
as Prince Horace
- Karen Salt
Karen Salt
as Annyrose
Andrew Bicknell
as King
Christoph M. Ohrt
as Ambassador
Angus Wright
as Cavalry Officer
Mathilda May
as Betsy
Kevin Conway
as Hold-Your-Nose-Billy
Vincent Schiavelli
as Cutwater
George C. Scott
as Blind George
Michael Kausch
as Peckwit
- Nicholas Amer
Nicholas Amer
as Lord Chancellor
Key crew
Directed by Sydney Macartney, written by Albert Sidney Fleischman and Albert Sidney Fleischman, produced by Gerhard Schmidt and Ellen Freyer.
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The Whipping Boy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Whipping Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Whipping Boy online?
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The Whipping Boy (1994) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Whipping Boy?
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The main cast of The Whipping Boy (1994) includes Truan Munro, Nic Knight, Karen Salt, Andrew Bicknell and Christoph M. Ohrt. The film was directed by Sydney Macartney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Whipping Boy released?
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The Whipping Boy was released on July 31, 1994 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Whipping Boy worth watching?
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The Whipping Boy (1994) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.