The Reckoning (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2021, The Reckoning is a drama and horror film directed by Neil Marshall, running about 111 minutes. “Fear spreads like The Plague.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the aftermath of the Great Plague and amidst the subsequent witch-hunts against women, a young widow grapples with the tragic death of her husband in a society completely consumed by fear and death. Because she rejects the advances of her landlord, she is falsely accused of being a witch and thrown in jail for a crime she didn’t commit. She must endure physical persecution at the hands of England’s most ruthless witch-hunter and face her own inner demons as the devil himself starts to work his way into her mind.
Who’s in it. The Reckoning stars Charlotte Kirk as Grace Haverstock, Sean Pertwee as John Moorcroft, Steven Waddington as Squire Pendleton and Joe Anderson as Joseph Haverstock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Reckoning has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $596.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder and History Vault and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (2021)?
- In US, The Reckoning is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Shudder, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Reckoning?
- The Reckoning stars Charlotte Kirk, Sean Pertwee, Steven Waddington, Joe Anderson and Suzanne Magowan.
- When was The Reckoning released?
- The Reckoning was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.