The English Patient

The English Patient

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Average of 1883 ratings: 3.6 Stars

1996 M Contains violence and offensive language.

In love, there are no boundaries.

From the Booker prize winning novel by Michael Ondaarje comes the most acclaimed film of its year. Winner of 9 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress Juliette Binoche. Unparalleled in intrigue, beauty and mystery, THE ENGLISH PATIENT unravels a rich and passionate story against a spectacular backdrop - from the perilous sands of the Sahara, to the green hills of Tuscany. It is a tale of love, of betrayal, of war and of adventure that is as intimate as it is spectacular. A film unlike any other that will leave you totally breathless.

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Duration
155 minutes
Studio
Miramax
Awards
1997 Academy Awards
Best Picture
1997 Golden Globes
Best Motion Picture - Drama

DVD details

Screen Format
1.85:1 Widescreen 16x9 Enhanced
Zone
4
Subtitles
English for the Hearing Impaired
Audio
English Dolby Digital 5.1

26 Member Reviews Write a review

5 by Elizabeth17

My all time favoutie movie was even better a second time, and I'd see it again and again. It's one of the 'classics' of its time. Not everyone's kind of movie but if you like great acting/actors,... Read more

4 by Flo

This is a beautiful movie. Although it is quite long, the acting is first class, it is well written and the cinematography is just brilliant and all these elements combined will keep you glued to the... Read more

1 by 40-something

After all the hype about this movie, I expected it to be at least watchable. We were looking forward to, if not a memorable experience, then at least a pleasant 2 hours. Gave up after 40 minutes and... Read more

5 by Bollinger

Definitely an all time favourite, so poetic and romantic and sad.

4 by Katty

Very well acted and a love story that the husband watched the whole way through.. so that says something!!

1.5 by Ninjas

I was looking forward to watching this but was disappointed. Waited and waited for it to get more interesting or at least some excitement in the storyline, sadly it didn't deliver. I turned it off in... Read more

5 by funnythat

This movie is exceptional. It manages to have an epic, sweeping storyline while focusing on intimate characterization. Both Ralph Fiennes and Kristen Scott Thomas are remarkable in their roles. It's... Read more

5 by Rabbi

Excellent, Classic, Engaging. Moving. Very worthwhile

5 by EarthwatcherNZ

Really good storyline, interesting and dramatic settings. Hard to believe that the wounded soldier in the bed was Ralph Fiennes - convincing makeup. Juliette Binoche is totally gorgeous in every way... Read more

2 by Salsa Cindy

I'm all for romantic dramas, but I thought this film dragged on far too long and was trite. I couldn't see the relationships between the characters and the lead character "The Patient" was under-developed... Read more