The Happy Prince
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-26
Top Cast
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Rupert Everett
Oscar Wilde
Colin Firth
Reggie Turner
Emily Watson
Constance Wilde
Colin Morgan
Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas
Edwin Thomas
Robbie Ross
Franca Abategiovanni
Felice's Mother
Alister Cameron
Mr. Howard
Anna Chancellor
Mrs. Arbuthnott
Béatrice Dalle
Café Concert Manager
Tom Colley
Maurice Gilbert
Johanna Kirby
Nurse
André Penvern
Monsieur Dupoirier
Ronald Pickup
Judge
Matteo Salamone
Leon
Antonio Spagnuolo
Felice
John Standing
Dr. Tucker
Benjamin Voisin
Jean
Tom Wilkinson
Father Dunne
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vancouver International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 5, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 15, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rupert Everett
- Screenplay & Story
- Rupert Everett
- Original Score
- Gabriel Yared
- Original Title
- The Happy Prince
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.6M
- Production Studios
- Maze Pictures, Entre Chien et Loup, Palomar, Cine Plus Filmproduktion, Proximus, RTBF, Tele München, Raindog Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rupert Everett
Rupert Everett
Gabriel Yared
John Conroy
Nicolas Gaster
Sébastien Delloye, Azim Bolkiah, Connie Filipello, Colin Firth, Thorsten Ritter
Department Leadership Roster
Sébastien Delloye
Producer
Nicolas Gaster
Editor
Brian Morris
Production Design
Rupert Everett
Screenplay
Rupert Everett
Director
John Conroy
Director of Photography
Jörg Schulze
Producer
Gabriel Yared
Original Music Composer
Philipp Kreuzer
Producer
Frédéric Mastro
Stunt Coordinator
Torsten Jerabek
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Happy Prince
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What is The Happy Prince 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 sadness.
Who directed The Happy Prince?
The Happy Prince was directed by Rupert Everett.
Who stars in The Happy Prince?
The principal cast of The Happy Prince includes Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Emily Watson, Colin Morgan, Edwin Thomas.
When was The Happy Prince released and how long is it?
The Happy Prince was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did The Happy Prince make at the box office?
The Happy Prince grossed $2.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Happy Prince?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Happy Prince was composed by Gabriel Yared.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Happy Prince?
The Happy Prince holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).