The Prince of Tides (1991): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Prince of Tides is a 1991 romantic drama starring Nick Nolte and Barbra Streisand. It is partly based on The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes and earned $74.8 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 11 nominations, among them 7 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 12m (132 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Based on
- The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Prince of Tides About?
The premise of The Prince of Tides without spoilers, adapted from The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A New York psychiatrist treating a troubled patient finds himself uncovering painful secrets about her family's past in rural South Carolina. While trying to understand her trauma, he develops a strong connection with her twin brother. Their shared journey of self-discovery leads to a complicated and passionate romance, revealing deeply rooted emotional conflicts within the family.
The Prince of Tides Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- south carolina
- new york city
- haunted by the past
- new york
- psychiatrist
- suicide attempt
- jumping into water
- male rape
- family secret
- childhood trauma
- child rape
- dysfunctional family
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- psychoanalysis
- therapy
- child abuse
- based on novel
- based on book
- man dances with a man
- female director
- female filmmaker
- boy
- child
- love
- man
- abusive father
- man asks a man to dance
- crying
- repressed emotions
- repression
- crying man
- rape trauma
- traumatic past
- fully clothed sex
- sex scene
- sex standing up
- traumatized man
- asking someone to dance
- twin
- shrimper
- twin brother
- memory
- poet
- coaching
- sibling relationship
- kiss
- middle age romance
- title in title
- real life mother and son playing mother and son
- kissing while having sex
- shrimping
The Prince of Tides Cast
Nick Nolte leads the cast, with Barbra Streisand.
The Prince of Tides Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Prince of Tides 65 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 66% User score
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The Prince of Tides Plot Summary
What happens in The Prince of Tides from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tom Wingo, a high school teacher and football coach from South Carolina, finds himself on an unexpected journey to New York City, spurred by his mother, Lila. She urges him to intervene in the troubling life of his twin sister Savannah, whose recent suicide attempt has left her psychiatrist, Susan Lowenstein, deeply concerned. Tom’s hesitance to face the city reflects his dissatisfaction with his current life, which he views as a cage that stifles his true potential.
Full summary
The whole story of The Prince of Tides, scene by scene
The Prince of Tides Box Office
The Prince of Tides grossed $74.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$74.8M
- US & Canada
- $74.8M
The Prince of Tides Awards & Nominations
The Prince of Tides won 1 award from 11 nominations, among them 7 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 1992, with 1 win from 3 nominations.
1 win11 nominations3 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1992 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Nick Nolte
- Nominated Best Director – Barbra Streisand
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
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Oscars 1992 7 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Nick Nolte
- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Kate Nelligan
- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Cinematography
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DGA Awards 1992 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Barbra Streisand
The Prince of Tides Trailers & Videos
29 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser, 15 clips, 3 featurettes and 9 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Teaser The Prince of Tides (1991) Trailer | Barbra Streisand | Nick Nolte
- Clip The Prince of Tides (1991) - Dog Food Dinner Scene | Movieclips
- Clip The Prince of Tides (1991) - Cheating Wife Scene | Movieclips
- Clip The Prince of Tides (1991) - Hitting on His Therapist Scene | Movieclips
How Well Do You Know The Prince of Tides?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What profession does Tom Wingo hold?
Cars in The Prince of Tides
40 cars on screen, including the 1988 Ford Mustang and the 1974 Checker Taxicab.
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1974 Checker Taxicab Minor role -
1981 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Minor role -
1981 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
The Prince of Tides Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “El príncipe de las mareas” and “Tidvattnets furste”.
- Also known as
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- El príncipe de las mareas
- Tidvattnets furste
- Herr der Gezeiten
- Il principe delle maree
- Savannah
- Le Prince des marées
- Hullámok hercege
- O Príncipe das Marés
- נסיך הגאות והשפל
- Pán přílivu
- Prințul mareelor
- Książę przypływów
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- Dalgaların Prensi
- Принцът на приливите
- 사랑과 추억
- サウス・キャロライナ/愛と追憶の彼方
- 潮浪王子
- Повелитель приливов
- El príncep de les marees
- Володар припливів
- Pán prílivu
- 歲月驚濤
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The Prince of Tides FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of The Prince of Tides, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Prince of Tides?
The Prince of Tides runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
When was The Prince of Tides released?
The Prince of Tides was released on December 25, 1991.
Who is in the cast of The Prince of Tides?
The Prince of Tides stars Nick Nolte and Barbra Streisand.
How much did The Prince of Tides make at the box office?
The Prince of Tides grossed $74.8 million worldwide.
How is The Prince of Tides rated?
The Prince of Tides has 65 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Is The Prince of Tides based on a book?
Yes. The Prince of Tides is partly adapted from The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy.
What awards did The Prince of Tides win?
The Prince of Tides won 1 award from 11 nominations, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1992.
Does The Prince of Tides have a post-credit scene?
No. The Prince of Tides has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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