

In love, there are no boundaries.
In the 1930s, Count Almásy is a Hungarian map maker employed by the Royal Geographical Society to chart the vast expanses of the Sahara Desert along with several other prominent explorers. As World War II unfolds, Almásy enters into a world of love, betrayal, and politics.
The English Patient (1996) is a drama, romance, and war film directed by Anthony Minghella. It stars Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, and Willem Dafoe. The film runs for 2 hours 42 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 2,468 votes.

Ralph Fiennes
Almásy

Juliette Binoche
Hana

Willem Dafoe
David Caravaggio

Kristin Scott Thomas
Katharine Clifton

Naveen Andrews
Sikh Kip

Colin Firth
Geoffrey Clifton

Julian Wadham
Madox

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The English Patient stars Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe, and Kristin Scott Thomas, and was directed by Anthony Minghella.
The English Patient has a runtime of 2 hours 42 minutes.
The English Patient was released in 1996.
The English Patient is a drama, romance, and war film.
The English Patient holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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