The Prince of Tides
Seen it?1991 | 132 min | Drama, Romance
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It drew serious awards attention, it made about 5 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved The Virgin Suicides, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 12 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A troubled Southern man talks to his suicidal sister's psychiatrist about their family history and falls in love with her (and New York City) in the process.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 7 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$135 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 208K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Barbra Streisand
- Nick NolteTom Wingo
- Barbra StreisandSusan Lowenstein
- Blythe DannerSally Wingo
- Kate NelliganLila Wingo Newbury
- Jeroen KrabbéHerbert Woodruff
- Melinda DillonSavannah Wingo
- George CarlinEddie Detreville
- Jason GouldBernard Woodruff
- Brad SullivanHenry Wingo
- Maggie CollierLucy Wingo