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The Happy Prince

R20181h 41mRupert Everett
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 71% · Metacritic 64

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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.

Drama
Paris, FranceNaples, ItalyBiographyVictorian EnglandPeriod Drama19th CenturyPortrait Of An ArtistLiterary FigureSocial PrejudiceGay Theme

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What is The Happy Prince (2018) about?

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…

Who stars in The Happy Prince?

The Happy Prince stars Rupert Everett (Oscar Wilde), Colin Firth (Reggie Turner), Emily Watson (Constance Wilde), Colin Morgan (Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas), Edwin Thomas (Robbie Ross). The film was directed by Rupert Everett.

How long is The Happy Prince?

The Happy Prince has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2018. It is rated R.

Is The Happy Prince worth watching?

The Happy Prince holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 71. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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