Murder in the Cathedral (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1951, Murder in the Cathedral is a drama and history film directed by George Hoellering, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Murder in the Cathedral is a story about Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, and his struggles against temptation and personal vanity prior to his murder in the great Cathedral.
Who’s in it. Murder in the Cathedral stars John Groser, Alexander Gauge, Donald Bisset and Leo McKern, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Murder in the Cathedral has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murder in the Cathedral page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder in the Cathedral tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder in the Cathedral (1951)?
- In US, Murder in the Cathedral is available to stream on OVID and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Murder in the Cathedral worth watching?
- Murder in the Cathedral holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murder in the Cathedral?
- Murder in the Cathedral stars John Groser, Alexander Gauge, Donald Bisset, Leo McKern and Niall MacGinnis.
- When was Murder in the Cathedral released?
- Murder in the Cathedral was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.