To Kill a Mockingbird (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1962, To Kill a Mockingbird is a drama and crime film directed by Robert Mulligan, running about 129 minutes. “A father must expose his children to a small town's outraged passions… and can only protect them with his love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Scout Finch, 6, and her older brother Jem live in sleepy Maycomb, Alabama, spending much of their time with their friend Dill and spying on their reclusive and mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley. When Atticus, their widowed father and a respected lawyer, defends a black man named Tom Robinson against fabricated rape charges, the trial and tangent events expose the children to evils of racism and stereotyping.
Who’s in it. To Kill a Mockingbird stars Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch, John Megna as Dill Harris, Frank Overton as Sheriff Heck Tate and Rosemary Murphy as Maudie Atkinson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, To Kill a Mockingbird sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $13.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Wonder Project 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 To Kill a Mockingbird page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Kill a Mockingbird tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)?
- In US, To Kill a Mockingbird is available to stream on YouTube TV and Wonder Project 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 To Kill a Mockingbird worth watching?
- To Kill a Mockingbird holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in To Kill a Mockingbird?
- To Kill a Mockingbird stars Gregory Peck, John Megna, Frank Overton, Rosemary Murphy and Ruth White.
- When was To Kill a Mockingbird released?
- To Kill a Mockingbird was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.