Share:

Becket(Movie, 1964)

PG-13
| 2h 28min | Genres: Drama, History
BecketRating: 3.6/5 (with 7373 votes)
Becket is a 1964 British historical drama film about the historic, tumultuous relationship between Henry II of England and his friend-turned-bishop Thomas Becket. It is a dramatic film adaptation of the 1959 play Becket or the Honour of God by Jean Anouilh made by Hal Wallis Productions and released by Paramount Pictures. It was directed by Peter Glenville and produced by Hal B. Wallis with Joseph H. Hazen as executive producer. The screenplay was written by Edward Anhalt based on Anouilh's play. The music score was by Laurence Rosenthal, the cinematography by Geoffrey Unsworth and the editing by Anne V. Coates. The film stars Richard Burton as Thomas Becket and Peter O'Toole as King Henry II, with John Gielgud as King Louis VII, Donald Wolfit as Gilbert Foliot, Paolo Stoppa a... ()
Movie poster of Becket

Where to watch Becket (cinema/streaming/download)?

"Becket" is currently available on 3 providers. Becket can be streamed free of charge on Amazon Prime Video (as part of a subscription), can be rented on Amazon Instant Video and Apple / iTunes Store (SD/HD/4K) and Becket can also be purchased at Amazon Instant Video and Apple / iTunes Store (as download from the website or as Blu-ray Disc/DVD).

Subscription
|
Amazon Prime Video
Available languages: English
Available subtitles: English [CC]
Rent
|
Amazon Instant Video
Available languages: English
Available subtitles: English [CC]
|
Apple / iTunes Store
Duration: 2h 29min
Buy
|
Amazon Instant Video
Available languages: English
Available subtitles: English [CC]
|
Apple / iTunes Store
Duration: 2h 29min
Free/Ads
Also available at Amazon.com on: DVD Blu-ray

You don't have a subscription for Amazon Prime Video yet? Join today!

Awards & Nominations for Becket

Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay National Board of Review: Top Ten Films National Board of Review Award for Best Film Academy Award for Best Picture Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor 2x Academy Award for Best Actor Academy Award for Best Director Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color Academy Award for Best Film Editing Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Color Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Color Academy Award for Best Original Score Academy Award for Best Sound

About Becket

King Henry II of England has trouble with the Church. When the Archbishop of Canterbury dies, he has a brilliant idea. Rather than appoint another pious cleric loyal to Rome and the Church, he will appoint his old drinking and wenching buddy, Thomas Becket, technically a deacon of the church, to the post. Unfortunately, Becket takes the job seriously and provides abler opposition to Henry.

Ad Protect Your Online Privacy with a VPN

Don't risk your personal information and online activities being exposed to hackers, government surveillance, and other online threats. A VPN encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP, giving you maximum security and privacy. Take control of your online safety, switch to a VPN now. Choose one of these services to learn more:

Trailer for Becket + Featurettes/Teaser/Clips

Becket ≣ 1964 ≣ Trailer(Trailer, 4:49)

Play VideoPlay Video

Additional Information

Plays in: England
Based on the work of: Jean Anouilh ("Becket ou l'Honneur de Dieu")
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: Welsh (CY), English (EN), Latin (LA)
Translated into 20 languages: Czech (CS), Danish (DA), German (DE), Greek (EL), English (EN), Spanish (ES), French (FR), Hebrew (HE), Hungarian (HU), Italian (IT), Japanese (JA), Georgian (KA), Korean (KO), Dutch (NL), Polish (PL), Portuguese (PT), Russian (RU), Swedish (SV), Ukrainian (UK), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Released
Release date US: 03/11/1964
Appearing Characters: Thomas Becket, Henry II of England, Louis VII of France, Alexander III, Gilbert Foliot, Empress Matilda, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Theobald of Bec
Director: Peter Glenville
Producer: Hal B. Wallis
Film Editor: Anne V. Coates
Director of Photography: Geoffrey Unsworth
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Becket, o Favorito do Rei"
"Becket - Ein Leben gegen die Krone"
"Becket - Macht dem König"

Movie recommendations for Becket

If you like Becket then you might also like the following movies:

The King's Speech

Certification unknown

2010 | 3.9/5 | 1h 58min

12 Years a Slave

R

2013 | 4.0/5 | 2h 14min

Similar movies as Becket

These movies are similar to Becket (story/era etc.):

Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom

Certification unknown

1976 | 3.2/5 | 1h 57min

The Cater Street Hangman

Certification unknown

1998 | 0.5/5 | 1h 40min

The Country Girl

NR

1954 | 3.5/5 | 1h 44min

Oscar

Certification unknown

1967 | 3.7/5 | 1h 25min

No Sex Please: We're British

Certification unknown

1973 | 2.9/5 | 1h 25min

Other movies with this title: Becket (GB, 1924), Becket (US, 2023)

WatchPlayStream ID: MOVIES:10297, Added: 02/18/2018, Last updated: 04/12/2024