The Prisoner of Zenda

Name: The Prisoner of Zenda
Released: 1937-09-03
Rating: 7.5

7.5/10 (61)

·1937· 101 min

Director: John Cromwell

"The most thrilling swordfight ever filmed..."

A kingdom's ascending heir, marked for assassination, switches identities with a lookalike, who takes his place at the coronation. When the real king is kidnapped, his followers try to find him, while the stand-in falls in love with the king's intended bride, the beautiful Princess Flavia.

Where to Watch

TCM

Trailer

Cast

Ronald Colman

Major Rudolf Rassendyll / The Prisoner of Zenda

Madeleine Carroll

Princess Flavia

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Rupert of Hentzau

Mary Astor

Antoinette de Mauban

C. Aubrey Smith

Colonel Zapt

David Niven

Captain Fritz von Tarlenheim

Raymond Massey

Black Michael

Montagu Love

Detchard

Philip Sleeman

Albert von Lauengram

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Eleanor Wesselhoeft

Frau Holf the Cook

Torben Meyer

Max the Butler

Wilhelm von Brincken

Krafstein (uncredited)

In brief

The Prisoner of Zenda (1937) is a romance, adventure film. With an average rating of 7.5/10 from 61 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 41min. You can stream it on: TCM.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Prisoner of Zenda online?

The Prisoner of Zenda is available on the following streaming services: TCM. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Prisoner of Zenda?

The Prisoner of Zenda runs 101 minutes (1h 41min).

What rating does The Prisoner of Zenda have?

The Prisoner of Zenda has an average rating of 7.5/10 based on 61 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Prisoner of Zenda from?

The Prisoner of Zenda was released in 1937.