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Prick Up Your Ears (1987): movie guide
Prick Up Your Ears (1987) is a Drama running about 111 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.7/10 from 106 votes. Notable cast includes Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, Vanessa Redgrave, Wallace Shawn. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1987-04-17
- Runtime: 111 min
- TMDB: 6.7/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1987-04-17
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What is Prick Up Your Ears about?
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.
Cast highlights
Prick Up Your Ears features Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, Vanessa Redgrave, Wallace Shawn, Lindsay Duncan, Julie Walters. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1987-04-17. Runtime: 111 minutes. TMDB score: 6.7/10 (106 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Prick Up Your Ears?
- Prick Up Your Ears is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Prick Up Your Ears?
- Prick Up Your Ears runs about 111 minutes.
- Who stars in Prick Up Your Ears?
- Cast highlights include Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, Vanessa Redgrave, Wallace Shawn, Lindsay Duncan, Julie Walters.
- Does Cinema Box stream Prick Up Your Ears?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Prick Up Your Ears?
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