The Shoes of the Fisherman
“From political prisoner to Pope.”
Ukrainian bishop Kiril Lakota, a political prisoner in a Soviet gulag for twenty years, is unexpectedly released and sent to the Vatican, where, upon the sudden death of the Pope, leader of the Catholic Church, he must face a challenging destiny that will put the future of the entire world in his hands.
Where to watch The Shoes of the Fisherman in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Shoes of the Fisherman there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Shoes of the Fisherman streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video |
About The Shoes of the Fisherman
The Shoes of the Fisherman is a 1968 English-language drama film directed by Michael Anderson. The cast is led by Anthony Quinn, Oskar Werner, David Janssen. It has a runtime of 2h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Shoes of the Fisherman was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on November 14, 1968, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Michael Anderson
- Writers
- John Patrick, James Kennaway
- Release date
- November 14, 1968
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $7 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
The Shoes of the Fisherman cast & crew
The Shoes of the Fisherman was directed by Michael Anderson and written by John Patrick and James Kennaway.
The cast features Anthony Quinn as Kiril Lakota, Oskar Werner as Fr. David Telemond, David Janssen as George Faber, Vittorio De Sica as Cardinal Rinaldi, Laurence Olivier as Piotr Ilyich Kamenev, and Leo McKern as Cardinal Leone.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alex North, cinematography is by Erwin Hillier, and it was produced by George Englund.
Is The Shoes of the Fisherman worth watching?
The Shoes of the Fisherman holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 86 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 42m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, The Shoes of the Fisherman is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Shoes of the Fisherman
The Shoes of the Fisherman isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of The Shoes of the Fisherman
Anthony Quinn
Kiril Lakota
Oskar Werner
Fr. David Telemond
David Janssen
George Faber
Vittorio De Sica
Cardinal Rinaldi
Laurence Olivier
Piotr Ilyich Kamenev
Leo McKern
Cardinal Leone
John Gielgud
The Elder Pope
Barbara Jefford
Dr. Ruth Faber
Rosemary Dexter
Chiara
Frank Finlay
Igor Bounin
Burt Kwouk
Peng
Arnoldo Foà
Gelasio
The Shoes of the Fisherman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Shoes of the Fisherman in United States?
The Shoes of the Fisherman is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Shoes of the Fisherman in?
The Shoes of the Fisherman is originally in English, with audio tracks including Mandarin, English, Hebrew, Latin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Shoes of the Fisherman?
The Shoes of the Fisherman runs 2 hours 42 minutes (162 minutes).
▸What is The Shoes of the Fisherman rated?
The Shoes of the Fisherman is rated G. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 86 ratings.
More like The Shoes of the Fisherman
