The Cardinal (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1963, The Cardinal is a drama, war and history film directed by Otto Preminger, running about 175 minutes. “A motion picture that spans two decades of conflict and drama as it tells the story of a young American and his rise to prince of the church.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young Catholic priest from Boston confronts bigotry, Nazism, and his own personal conflicts as he rises to the office of cardinal.
Who’s in it. The Cardinal stars Tom Tryon as Stephen Fermoyle, Romy Schneider as Annemarie von Hartman, John Huston as Kardinal Glennon and Carol Lynley as Mona Fermoyle / Regina Fermoyle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Cardinal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cardinal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cardinal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cardinal (1963)?
- In GB, The Cardinal is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cardinal worth watching?
- The Cardinal holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cardinal?
- The Cardinal stars Tom Tryon, Romy Schneider, John Huston, Carol Lynley and Dorothy Gish.
- When was The Cardinal released?
- The Cardinal was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 175 minutes.