The Canterbury Tales (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1972, The Canterbury Tales is a comedy and drama film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, running about 111 minutes. “From the team that gave you "Decameron", Geoffrey Chaucer's Lustiest Tales of Merrie Olde England!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Glimpses of Chaucer penning his famous work are sprinkled through this re-enactment of several of his stories.
Who’s in it. The Canterbury Tales stars Laura Betti as The Wife from Bath, Ninetto Davoli as Perkin, Josephine Chaplin as May and Franco Citti as Devil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Canterbury Tales has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Canterbury Tales page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Canterbury Tales tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Canterbury Tales (1972)?
- In US, The Canterbury Tales is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Canterbury Tales worth watching?
- The Canterbury Tales holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Canterbury Tales?
- The Canterbury Tales stars Laura Betti, Ninetto Davoli, Josephine Chaplin, Franco Citti and Dan Thomas.
- When was The Canterbury Tales released?
- The Canterbury Tales was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.