Prick Up Your Ears

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

They shared everything... except success.
Apr 17, 1987 GB 111 min 18
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Where can I watch “Prick Up Your Ears” legally?
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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

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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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Main cast

Gary Oldman
as Joe Orton
Alfred Molina
as Kenneth Halliwell
Vanessa Redgrave
as Peggy Ramsay
Wallace Shawn
as John Lahr
Lindsay Duncan
as Anthea Lahr
Julie Walters
as Elsie Orton
James Grant
as William Orton
Frances Barber
as Leonie Orton
Janet Dale
as Mrs Sugden
Dave Atkins
as Mr Sugden