Prick Up Your Ears (1987)
Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews
They shared everything... except success.
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.
- Released: 1987-04-17
- Genres: Drama
- Runtime: 1h 51m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10 from 106 votes
Directed by Stephen Frears.
Top 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
Where to watch Prick Up Your Ears
- United States: stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus; watch free on Tubi TV
- United Kingdom: stream on ITVX Premium; watch free on ITVX; rent on BFI Player; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
- Canada: watch free on Tubi TV
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