The Crucible (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1996, The Crucible is a drama and history film directed by Nicholas Hytner, running about 124 minutes. “Arthur Miller's timeless tale of truth on trial.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Salem resident attempts to frame her ex-lover's wife for being a witch in the middle of the 1692 witchcraft trials.
Who’s in it. The Crucible stars Daniel Day-Lewis as John Proctor, Winona Ryder as Abigail Williams, Paul Scofield as Judge Thomas Danforth and Joan Allen as Elizabeth Proctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Crucible has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Broadway HD Amazon Channel 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 Crucible page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crucible tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crucible (1996)?
- In US, The Crucible is available to stream on Broadway HD Amazon Channel, 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 Crucible worth watching?
- The Crucible 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 The Crucible?
- The Crucible stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Winona Ryder, Paul Scofield, Joan Allen and Bruce Davison.
- When was The Crucible released?
- The Crucible was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.