The Reckoning
“The truth shall come to light.”
In 14th Century England, this tale of murder and mystery follows a fugitive priest who falls in with a troupe of actors. As they arrive in a small town, the actors encounter a woman being sentenced to death for practicing witchcraft and murder. Discarding the expected bible stories, the actors now stage a performance based on the crime. Through the performance of the play, they discover a mystery.
Where to watch The Reckoning in United States
Can I watch The Reckoning in United States? The Reckoning isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel, fuboTV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Reckoning
The Reckoning is a 2004 English-language crime, drama and mystery film directed by Paul McGuigan. The cast is led by Paul Bettany, Willem Dafoe, Tom Hardy. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video.
The Reckoning was produced by Renaissance Films, M.D.A. Films S.L., and KanZaman Productions and made in Spain and United Kingdom. It was released on February 26, 2004.
- Director
- Paul McGuigan
- Writers
- Mark Mills
- Release date
- February 26, 2004
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Spain, United Kingdom
- Production
- Renaissance Films, M.D.A. Films S.L., KanZaman Productions
The Reckoning cast & crew
The Reckoning was directed by Paul McGuigan and written by Mark Mills.
The cast features Paul Bettany as Nicholas, Willem Dafoe as Martin, Tom Hardy as Straw, Brian Cox as Tobias, Simon McBurney as Stephen, and Luke de Woolfson as Daniel.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Adrian Lee, cinematography is by Peter Sova, and it was produced by Caroline Wood and Stephen Evans.
Is The Reckoning worth watching?
The Reckoning holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 125 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, The Reckoning is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Reckoning
The Reckoning isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies.
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Cast of The Reckoning
Paul Bettany
Nicholas
Willem Dafoe
Martin
Tom Hardy
Straw
Brian Cox
Tobias
Simon McBurney
Stephen
Luke de Woolfson
Daniel
Gina McKee
Sarah
Vincent Cassel
Lord De Guise
Ewen Bremner
Simon Damian
Mark Benton
Sheriff
Elvira Mínguez
Martha
Stuart Wells
Springer
The Reckoning — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Reckoning in United States?
The Reckoning is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸What language is The Reckoning in?
The Reckoning is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Reckoning?
The Reckoning runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is The Reckoning rated?
It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 125 ratings.
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