The Happy Prince

6.2(186)20181h 41m

Drama

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.

Director

Rupert Everett

Revenue

$2.6M

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Cast

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

Reviews

1 review

Geronimo1967

1y ago

7.0

It is odd how many gents convicted of some form of sexual "deviance" in the 19th century ended their days in penury in rural France. This film looks at the last few years of one of the most famous, and successful - and Rupert Everett directs his own portrayal of Oscar Wilde like a natural. Emily Watson and Colin's Firth and Morgan lend a capable hand as this tale of his decline both morally and ph...