SummaryAn epic film of adventure, intrigue, betrayal and love about four strangers whose diverse lives become inextricably connected. (Miramax Films)
Directed By:Anthony Minghella
Written By:Michael Ondaatje, Anthony Minghella
The English Patient
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
86
User score
Generally Favorable
7.5
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
86
90% Positive
28 Reviews
28 Reviews
10% Mixed
3 Reviews
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0% Negative
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100
A tour de force so haunting that other films can't exorcise the memory of its radiant cast, exquisite craftsmanship or complex system of metaphors. This, ladies and gentlemen, is a movie.
100
Minghella, by brilliantly editing the romantic scenes down to a few jagged, archetypal moments, captures something of the sacred whirlwind.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.5
78% Positive
144 Ratings
144 Ratings
16% Mixed
29 Ratings
29 Ratings
6% Negative
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
Jul 1, 2017
10
The fine movie, with excellent actors. The magnificent history which is beautifully given Ralph Fiennes acting. Excellent course of screenwriters, end of history, only beginning. The movie about true love in which deytsvitelno you believes despite a wild desert, war and separations.
May 30, 2016
10
I really dont get why people dislike this movie so much, and why it (rightfully) won so many Oscars. The English Patient is a sweeping epic that is complex, moving, and very powerful. It's breathtakingly shot, and the score astonishing. Juliette Binoche, Ralph Fiennes and Kristen Scott Thomas give emotional, powerful performances on top of everything that is so great about this film. It has a non-linear structure which is perfect for a longer film like this because it **** you into it more and keeps you focused on the edge of your seat. The script is perfect, the costume design is beautiful, the production design is believable, the cinematography is top notch, the editing is flawless, and this grade A, all star ensemble cast is one of the best you'll see in years. Dont believe the haters, watch '''The English Patient'', it's an absolute masterpiece.
100
It feels like a dream that a movie could have this kind of poetic grace and epic sweep, or could be so faithful to its source and still work so perfectly as a film.
90
Astonishingly deep and moving.
80
A respectable, intelligent but less than stirring adaptation of an imposingly dense and layered novel.
75
Boasts the elements of something greater than a love story. Too bad it devotes them to something less than a great love story. [22 November 1996, Friday, p.A]
50
The English Patient is excitingly promising. Then the screenplay goes rotten, like an overripe melon. [Dec. 9, 1996]
Feb 12, 2012
10
Great film! Real emotions, real life! Heroes were on the top! Music brilliantly selected!
Jul 2, 2025
3
There is romantic chemistry between the leads but this is mostly a dull, dry, and unrewarding watch.
Mar 31, 2012
2
A grand movie that put me to sleep. Too long and boring to keep my attention. Some good parts, but just not interesting enough. I just wish I never would have picked it up in the store to rent.
Dec 29, 2016
1
ça vaut un coup d'oeil limité pour les acteurs (Ralph, Kristin et et Willem... moins pour Binoche la moche qui fait toc), un coup d'oeil limité dans le temps (genre un petit quart d'heure) ou bien à intervalles plus ou moins réguliers (quelques minutes toutes les demi-heures) parce que sinon on se fait chier comme un rat mort. L'histoire n'est pourtant pas si mal malgré l'enrobage romantico-gnangnan très poussé mais que voulez-vous, plus de deux plombes et demi, ça va pas le faire. Le réalisateur Anthony Minghella est coutumier du fait : il délivre régulièrement des films longs et soporifiques, quel que soit le sujet. Cet abruti veut vous faire pioncer et il faut reconnaître qu'il a un don pour ça !
Production Company:
- Miramax
- Tiger Moth Productions
- The Saul Zaentz Company
Release Date:Nov 15, 1996
Duration:2 h 42 m
Rating:R
Tagline:In love, there are no boundaries.
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 9 Wins & 12 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
• 2 Wins & 7 Nominations
Online Film & Television Association
• 4 Wins & 14 Nominations
