Where to Watch Prick Up Your Ears (1987) (Legally)

Where to watch “Prick Up Your Ears” (1987) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1987), without spoilers.

Expect a Drama blend, with a runtime close to 111 minutes.

Top billed names include Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, Vanessa Redgrave, Wallace Shawn.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

london, england, based on novel or book, england, biography, playwright, lgbt, 1960s, drama school, gay theme

Official trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube

Plot

When the young, attractive Joe Orton meets the older, more introverted Kenneth Halliwell at drama school, he befriends the kindred spirit and they start an affair. As Orton becomes more comfortable with his sexuality and starts to find success with his writing, Halliwell becomes increasingly alienated and jealous, ultimately tapping into a dangerous rage.

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