Prick Up Your Ears
Directed by Stephen Frears
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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Top cast
Gary Oldman
Joe Orton
Alfred Molina
Kenneth Halliwell
Vanessa Redgrave
Peggy Ramsay
Wallace Shawn
John Lahr
Lindsay Duncan
Anthea Lahr
Julie Walters
Elsie Orton
James Grant
William Orton
Frances Barber
Leonie Orton
Janet Dale
Mrs Sugden
Dave Atkins
Mr Sugden
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Prick Up Your Ears online?
As of September 20, 2026, Prick Up Your Ears is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, and Tubi TV in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Prick Up Your Ears on Netflix?
No — Prick Up Your Ears is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, and Tubi TV instead.
Can I rent or buy Prick Up Your Ears online?
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In which countries can I stream Prick Up Your Ears?
As of September 20, 2026, Prick Up Your Ears is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
