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      The English Patient

      R Released Nov 6, 1996 2 hr. 42 min. Drama Romance List
      86% 94 Reviews Tomatometer 83% 50,000+ Ratings Audience Score The sweeping expanses of the Sahara are the setting for a passionate love affair in this adaptation of Michael Ondaatje's novel. A badly burned man, Laszlo de Almasy (Ralph Fiennes), is tended to by a nurse, Hana (Juliette Binoche), in an Italian monastery near the end of World War II. His past is revealed through flashbacks involving a married Englishwoman (Kristin Scott Thomas) and his work mapping the African landscape. Hana learns to heal her own scars as she helps the dying man. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Apr 16 Buy Now

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      Though it suffers from excessive length and ambition, director Minghella's adaptation of the Michael Ondaatje novel is complex, powerful, and moving.

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      Luis M. D This movie can be described as a potent epic melodrama. The emotional strength grows considerably towards the end and that is certainly a plus. However, the fact that this movie uses and even abuses some formulaic cliches, is also something that must be told. But if you like big melodramas told in flashbacks, and enjoy romantic scenes shot in the desert, you probably will like this one. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/15/24 Full Review David B sensationell from first minute to the last, brilliant cinematography Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/24 Full Review Peter B It's a movie I want to watch again and again, but sometimrs it's like reviving an old love affair, the rollercoaster of emotions is almost too much. Pitch perfect performances, finely intertwined flashbacks that highlight the director's mastery of time, and wonderful scenery. They really don't make 'em like that any more. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/24 Full Review Carla H It is rare to give a five star review, at least for me, but this film has earned it. It is exactly as the rating states, an absolute must see. I don't know if I am more drawn to the style of cinematography, the time period in which the movie is set, or the incredible acting. There are some incredibly moving scenes that speak to real, raw human emotions that we have all likely experienced. You should absolutely watch this movie! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/24 Full Review Shay W It is beautifully shot, wonderfully scored and the cast are magnificent. A heart breaking love story to watch, but a magnificent one, from the opening shot of the Biplane flying over the dunes to that achingly magnificent score, I was hooked. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/31/23 Full Review Balakrishnan M Real heartfelt tragedy set against the backdrop of WWII with wonderful cinematography, brilliant direction and stellar performances fro the cast. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Rene Rodriguez Miami Herald Much like the patient's memories, The English Patient swirls around in your head, refusing to recede, its images lingering like snatches of a fragrance too sweet to be forgotten. Rated: 3.5/4 Aug 17, 2021 Full Review Nigel Andrews Financial Times If Minghella's debut feature Truly, Madly, Deeply was overrated -- a Ghost for the NW3 set -- this movie is a quantum leap towards cinema's potential for magic. Feb 4, 2020 Full Review Geoff Brown Times (UK) You can take your brain to The English Patient and you will not be insulted. Your eyes will not be offended either. This scarcely makes Minghella's film the best in the world; it just makes it loom large. Feb 4, 2020 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand ... a 'Casablanca' for the 90s, directed with sweep, elegance, and grand passions by Anthony Minghella from his screenplay adaptation of Michael Ondaatje’s novel. Nov 18, 2023 Full Review Mark Johnson Awards Daily ...from sweeping vistas, incredible performances, and one incredible score, Anthony Minghella’s The English Patient is one of the most beautiful films... Jun 14, 2023 Full Review James Wegg JWR Phantom of the Desert Rated: 4.5/5 May 5, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis The sweeping expanses of the Sahara are the setting for a passionate love affair in this adaptation of Michael Ondaatje's novel. A badly burned man, Laszlo de Almasy (Ralph Fiennes), is tended to by a nurse, Hana (Juliette Binoche), in an Italian monastery near the end of World War II. His past is revealed through flashbacks involving a married Englishwoman (Kristin Scott Thomas) and his work mapping the African landscape. Hana learns to heal her own scars as she helps the dying man.
      Director
      Anthony Minghella
      Executive Producer
      Scott Greenstein, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein
      Screenwriter
      Michael Ondaatje, Anthony Minghella
      Distributor
      Miramax Films
      Production Co
      Miramax Films, J&M Entertainment
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Drama, Romance
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Nov 6, 1996, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 30, 2016
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $78.7M
      Sound Mix
      Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround
      Aspect Ratio
      Flat (1.85:1)
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