A Canterbury Tale (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1944, A Canterbury Tale is a comedy, drama, war and mystery film directed by Emeric Pressburger, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. Three modern day pilgrims investigate a bizarre crime in a small town on the way to Canterbury.
Who’s in it. A Canterbury Tale stars Eric Portman as Thomas Colpeper, JP, Sheila Sim as Alison Smith, Dennis Price as Peter Gibbs and John Sweet as Bob Johnson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, A Canterbury Tale has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Canterbury Tale page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Canterbury Tale tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Canterbury Tale (1944)?
- In US, A Canterbury Tale is available to stream on fuboTV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Canterbury Tale worth watching?
- A Canterbury Tale holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, war and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Canterbury Tale?
- A Canterbury Tale stars Eric Portman, Sheila Sim, Dennis Price, John Sweet and Charles Hawtrey.
- When was A Canterbury Tale released?
- A Canterbury Tale was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.