The Whipping Boy (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1994, The Whipping Boy is a family and tv movie film directed by Sydney Macartney, running about 96 minutes. “A rat hunter that will change a prince.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bored little prince makes a poor rat hunter his whipping boy but after his pranks at the royal court almost causes a war with the neighbor king he runs away with the whipping boy to escape from his first spanking. After being in the real world his life will change making him a prince fit to rule.
Who’s in it. The Whipping Boy stars Truan Munro as Jemmy, Nic Knight as Prince Horace, Karen Salt as Annyrose and Andrew Bicknell as King, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Whipping Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Whipping Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Whipping Boy tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Whipping Boy (1994)?
- In US, The Whipping Boy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Whipping Boy worth watching?
- The Whipping Boy holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Whipping Boy?
- The Whipping Boy stars Truan Munro, Nic Knight, Karen Salt, Andrew Bicknell and Christoph M. Ohrt.
- When was The Whipping Boy released?
- The Whipping Boy was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.