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Becket

1964·Movie
2h 28min·PG-13
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic687.3Rotten Tomatoes75%87%
IMDb7.7Metacritic687.3Rotten Tomatoes75%87%

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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, politics, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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An age of rampant lusts, abandon, runaway passions. An age brought bristling to life by two of the most exciting stars of our time!

Thomas Becket, Henry II's longtime advisor, finds his friendship with the debauched king corroding when he is unwillingly appointed as Archbishop of Canterbury in an attempt to gain absolute loyalty from the Church.
Historical DramaPolitical IntrigueBiographical12th Century EnglandRoyal PowerReligious ConflictCharacter StudyDialogue-DrivenComplex Characters

Crew

Directed by:
Peter Glenville
Written by:
Edward Anhalt, Jean Anouilh
Produced by:
Hal B. Wallis, Joseph H. Hazen
Composed by:
Laurence Rosenthal

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Becket

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Becket legally?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Becket is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Becket worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Becket rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Becket?

2 h 28 min

Becket runs 2 h 28 min.

Is Becket based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Becket?

Critics72
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 72 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Becket much the same way.

What language is Becket in?

EnglishWelshLatin

It was made in English, with some Welsh, Latin. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Becket?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Becket in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Becket use?

Evil MatriarchHistorical Villain UpgradeShe Cleans Up NicelyHow We Got HereDidn't Think This ThroughThe Good ChancellorDysfunctional FamilyHistorical In-JokeHomoerotic SubtextBecoming the MaskWe Used to Be FriendsNo Good Deed Goes Unpunishedand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for Becket, including Evil Matriarch, Historical Villain Upgrade, She Cleans Up Nicely.