The Reckoning (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2004, The Reckoning is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Paul McGuigan, running about 112 minutes. “The truth shall come to light” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Reckoning stars Paul Bettany as Nicholas, Willem Dafoe as Martin, Tom Hardy as Straw and Brian Cox as Tobias, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Reckoning has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Reckoning page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Reckoning tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Reckoning (2004)?
- In US, The Reckoning is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Reckoning worth watching?
- The Reckoning holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Reckoning?
- The Reckoning stars Paul Bettany, Willem Dafoe, Tom Hardy, Brian Cox and Simon McBurney.
- When was The Reckoning released?
- The Reckoning was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.