The Happy Prince Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Mar. 15, 2019

The Happy Prince

Release Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Limited

Director: Rupert Everett

Starring: Rupert Everett • Colin Firth • Emily Watson • Tom Wilkinson • Edward Fox

R Comedy 1 hr, 45 m

1 / 5.0

17% WILL SEE 83% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The last days of Oscar Wilde — and the ghosts that haunted them — are vividly evoked in Rupert Everett's directorial debut. Everett gives a career defining performance as Wilde, physically and emotionally embodying the literary genius as he lives out his last days in exile in Europe. His body ailing and heavy, his mind spinning, he survives by falling back on the flamboyant irony and brilliant wit that defined him. As the film travels through Wilde's final act and journeys through England, France and Italy, desire and loyalty face off, the transience of lust is laid bare, and the true riches of love are revealed.

Comedy Drama

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Who stars in The Happy Prince – Cast List

Rupert Everett
Juliet & Romeo, Juliet & Romeo
Colin Firth
Disclosure Day, Steven Spielberg 2026 Project
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Emily Watson
Steve , The Legend Of Ochi
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Tom Wilkinson
Sense and Sensibility (30th Anniversary), The Choice
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Edward Fox
Lassie, Compleat Female Stage Beauty

Who is making The Happy Prince – Crew List

A look at The Happy Prince behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Rupert Everett last helmed Lost and Found in Paris. The film's writer Rupert Everett last penned Lost and Found in Paris.

Director: Rupert Everett
Screenwriter: Rupert Everett
Producer: Robert Fox

Studios: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Company: Bavaria Pictures
Cine Plus Filmproduktion

Production – What we know about the The Happy Prince

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Mar 2018

Completed

Changed The Happy Prince movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jul 2015

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

May 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Set to shoot in summer 2013.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted
Runtime: 1 hr, 45 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Happy Prince Trailers and Clips

The Happy Prince

Official Trailer

The Happy Prince Release Date: When was the film released?

The Happy Prince was released in limited movie theaters on Wednesday, October 10 , 2018. There were two other movies released on the same date, including 22 July and Liyana. As a limited release, The Happy Prince was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for The Happy Prince is currently being determined. Stay tuned!