

The English Patient
In love, there are no boundaries.
7.1(2,449)19962h 42m8
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.
TMDB
7.1/10
2,449 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $27M
- Box office
- $232M
- Language
- German
- egypt
- secret love
- amnesia
- airplane
- cairo
- identity
- intelligence
- traitor
- burn
- world war ii
- landmine
- expedition
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Where to watch
All optionsAvailability for India. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- TheatricalR14 Nov 1996
United KingdomGB
- Theatrical1514 Mar 1997
AustraliaAU
- TheatricalM6 Mar 1997
CanadaCA
- TheatricalR22 Nov 1996
BelgiumBE
- Theatrical (limited)1814 Nov 1996
BrazilBR
- Theatrical1628 Feb 1997
- TV14mj.gov.br12 Nov 2018
ChinaCN
- PremiereBeijing International Film Festival18 Apr 2026
CzechiaCZ
- TheatricalU20 Mar 1997
- PhysicalDVD, FilmX31 Aug 2006
FranceFR
- TheatricalU12 Mar 1997
GermanyDE
- Theatrical1226 Feb 1997
GreeceGR
- Theatrical1514 Mar 1997
IrelandIE
- Theatrical1514 Mar 1997
Frequently asked questions
- When was The English Patient released?
- The English Patient was released on 14 November 1996.
- Where can I watch The English Patient online?
- The English Patient is available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video in India. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The English Patient?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The English Patient is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The English Patient?
- The English Patient holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 2,449 votes.
- Who directed The English Patient?
- The English Patient (1996) was directed by Anthony Minghella.
- How long is The English Patient?
- The English Patient runs for 2h 42m.











