The Canterbury Tales
“From the team that gave you "Decameron", Geoffrey Chaucer's Lustiest Tales of Merrie Olde England!”
Glimpses of Chaucer penning his famous work are sprinkled through this re-enactment of several of his stories.
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Where is The Canterbury Tales streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus | — |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | — |
About The Canterbury Tales
The Canterbury Tales is a 1972 Italian-language comedy, history and drama film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. The cast is led by Hugh Griffith, Laura Betti, Ninetto Davoli. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV.
The Canterbury Tales was produced by Les Productions Artistes Associés and PEA and made in France and Italy. It was released on September 2, 1972, and carries a NC-17 certification.
- Director
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Writers
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Release date
- September 2, 1972
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- NC-17
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA
The Canterbury Tales cast & crew
The Canterbury Tales was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini and written by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
The cast features Hugh Griffith as Sir January, Laura Betti as The Wife from Bath, Ninetto Davoli as Perkin, Franco Citti as Devil, Josephine Chaplin as May, and Alan Webb as Old Man.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone, cinematography is by Tonino Delli Colli, and it was produced by Alberto Grimaldi.
Is The Canterbury Tales worth watching?
The Canterbury Tales holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 234 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, history, and drama, The Canterbury Tales is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Canterbury Tales
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Cast of The Canterbury Tales
Hugh Griffith
Sir January
Laura Betti
The Wife from Bath
Ninetto Davoli
Perkin
Franco Citti
Devil
Josephine Chaplin
May
Alan Webb
Old Man
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Geoffrey Chaucer
Vernon Dobtcheff
The Franklin
Jenny Runacre
Alison
Adrian Street
Fighter
Derek Deadman
The Pardoner
Nicholas Smith
Friar
The Canterbury Tales — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Canterbury Tales in United States?
The Canterbury Tales is streaming on fuboTV, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus in United States.
▸Is The Canterbury Tales on fuboTV?
Yes — The Canterbury Tales is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is The Canterbury Tales in?
The Canterbury Tales is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including Italian, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Canterbury Tales?
The Canterbury Tales runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
▸What is The Canterbury Tales rated?
The Canterbury Tales is rated NC-17. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 234 ratings.
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