The English Patient (1996)
An epic desert romance unfolds with melancholic beauty amid the betrayals and politics of wartime.
In the 1930s, Count Almásy is a Hungarian map maker employed by the Royal Geographical Society to chart the vast expanses of the Sahara Desert along with several other prominent explorers. As World War II unfolds, Almásy enters into a world of love, betrayal, and politics.
How intense is The English Patient?
The English Patient has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated R.
What The English Patient feels like
- Tone
- melancholyromanticepicatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream The English Patient
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Is The English Patient scary?
No. The English Patient is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The English Patient gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is The English Patient sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The English Patient OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The English Patient?
The English Patient runs 2h 42m.
Where can I stream The English Patient?
The English Patient is streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does The English Patient have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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