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Prick Up Your Ears

6.719871h 51mRMovieDrama

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…

DirectorStephen Frears
WriterAlan Bennett
ProducerAndrew Brown

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Cast · Directed by Stephen Frears

Gary Oldman
Gary Oldman
Joe Orton
Alfred Molina
Alfred Molina
Kenneth Halliwell
Vanessa Redgrave
Vanessa Redgrave
Peggy Ramsay
Wallace Shawn
Wallace Shawn
John Lahr
Lindsay Duncan
Lindsay Duncan
Anthea Lahr
Julie Walters
Julie Walters
Elsie Orton
James Grant
James Grant
William Orton
Frances Barber
Frances Barber
Leonie Orton
Janet Dale
Janet Dale
Mrs Sugden
Dave Atkins
Dave Atkins
Mr Sugden
Margaret Tyzack
Margaret Tyzack
Madame Lambert
Eric Richard
Eric Richard
Education Officer

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Prick Up Your Ears — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Prick Up Your Ears?

Prick Up Your Ears is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ and Philo in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Prick Up Your Ears on Netflix?

No, Prick Up Your Ears is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and MGM+.

Is Prick Up Your Ears on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Prick Up Your Ears isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on fuboTV and MGM+ instead.

Where can I watch Prick Up Your Ears for free?

Prick Up Your Ears is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in United States.

Is Prick Up Your Ears based on a true story?

Yes — Prick Up Your Ears is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).