Place of Execution (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 2008, Place of Execution is a mystery, drama and crime series.
What it’s about. On a freezing December night in 1963, 13-year-old Alison Carter took her dog for a walk and was never seen again. As the entire country watched, newly-promoted Detective Inspector George Bennett turned up enough evidence to see his suspect hanged and was hailed a hero by the people of Scardale. More than four decades later, the lingering cloud left by the missing body of Alison Carter compels controversial filmmaker Catherine Heathcote to turn her camera to Bennett.
Who’s in it. Place of Execution stars Juliet Stevenson as Catherine Heathcote, Lee Ingleby as DI George Bennett, Philip Jackson as Old George Bennett and Greg Wise as Philip Hawkin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Place of Execution has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Acorn TV and AcornTV Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Place of Execution page.
If you liked it. Fans of Place of Execution tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Stranger Things, House and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Place of Execution (2008)?
- In US, Place of Execution is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Acorn TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Place of Execution worth watching?
- Place of Execution holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Place of Execution?
- Place of Execution stars Juliet Stevenson, Lee Ingleby, Philip Jackson, Greg Wise and Tony Maudsley.
- When was Place of Execution released?
- Place of Execution was released in 2008.