English Patient, The

English Patient, The

1996

Adapted from Michael Ondaatje's acclaimed novel set against the backdrop of World War II, Anthony Mingehlla's Oscar-winning drama stars Ralph Fiennes as a horribly burned pilot who recounts a tale of doomed romance to the nurse tending him (Juliette Binoche). As his story is revealed via flashback, so too are secrets about his identity and the depth of his passion for the woman he loved (Kristin Scott Thomas). Willem Dafoe co-stars.

In love, there are no boundaries.

Winner of 9 Academy Awards

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84
Excellent

Film Detail

Genre
Military and War - Romance
Length
2 hrs. 42 mins.
US Theatrical Release
November 15, 1996
US Box Office
$78,651,430 (#1129 of 7538)
Global Office
$134,700,000 (#1300 of 4500)
Rating
R
Restricted
Sexuality, Some Language, Some Violence

Collection Detail

Edition
3-Disc & Digital
Resolution | Digital Platform
Fandango at Home Fandango at Home
Aspect Ratio
WS 1.85:1
Audio
English: DTS-HD Master 5.1
English: DTS 5.1
English: DD 5.1
Studio
Miramax
Released
January 31, 2012
Acquired Date
February 13, 2012
Times Seen
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Actors

Ralph Fiennes
Ralph Fiennes
Juliette Binoche
Juliette Binoche
Willem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe
Kristin Scott Thomas
Kristin Scott Thomas
Naveen Andrews
Naveen Andrews
Colin Firth
Colin Firth
Julian Wadham
Julian Wadham
Jürgen Prochnow
Jürgen Prochnow
Kevin Whately
Kevin Whately
Clive Merrison
Clive Merrison
Nino Castelnuovo
Nino Castelnuovo
Hichem Rostom
Hichem Rostom
Peter Rühring
Peter Rühring
Geordie Johnson
Geordie Johnson
Torri Higginson
Torri Higginson
Liisa Repo-Martell
Liisa Repo-Martell

Directors

Anthony Minghella
Anthony Minghella

Producers

Saul Zaentz
Saul Zaentz

Writers

Anthony Minghella
Anthony Minghella

Awards & Accolades

  • 1996 Golden Globe: Best Motion Picture, Drama
  • 1996 Oscar : Art Direction
  • 1996 Oscar : Best Director - Anthony Minghella
  • 1996 Oscar : Best Picture
  • 1996 Oscar : Best Supporting Actress - Juliette Binoche
  • 1996 Oscar : Cinematography
  • 1996 Oscar : Costume Design
  • 1996 Oscar : Film Editing
  • 1996 Oscar : Music (Original Dramatic Score)
  • 1996 Oscar : Sound

Special Features

Commentaries
  • Filmmakers
Featurettes
  • A Historical Look At The Real Count Almasy
  • A Passionate Journey: The Making Of The English Patient
Other
  • A Conversation With Saul Zaentz, Anthony Minghella & Michael Ondaatje
  • Deleted Scenes - •Master Class With Anthony Minghella
  • Novelist Michael Ondaatje
  • Audio Commentary
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Featurettes

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User Reviews

Ratings

JB Users
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RT Fresh Certified
86%
Tomatometer
93 votes
RT Fresh Certified
83%
Popcornmeter
4,498 votes
METASCORE
86
31 votes
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
206,995 votes

Additional Info

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  3. Common Sense Media