The Crucible(1996)
Arthur Miller's timeless tale of truth on trial.
The Crucible Synopsis
A Salem resident attempts to frame her ex-lover's wife for being a witch in the middle of the 1692 witchcraft trials.
The Crucible (1996) is a drama and history film directed by Nicholas Hytner, released on November 27, 1996 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Winona Ryder, Paul Scofield and Joan Allen. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 575 ratings.
- Director:
- Nicholas Hytner
- Writers:
- Arthur Miller, Arthur Miller
- Producers:
- Robert A. Miller, David V. Picker
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew Dunn
- Composer:
- George Fenton
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $25,000,000
- Revenue:
- $7,343,114
- Status:
- Released
The Crucible (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Crucible before you stream it.
The Crucible Cast & Crew
Main cast
Daniel Day-Lewis
as John Proctor
Winona Ryder
as Abigail Williams
Paul Scofield
as Judge Thomas Danforth
Joan Allen
as Elizabeth Proctor
Bruce Davison
as Reverend Parris
Rob Campbell
as Reverend Hale
Jeffrey Jones
as Thomas Putnam
Peter Vaughan
as Giles Corey
Karron Graves
as Mary Warren
Charlayne Woodard
as Tituba
Frances Conroy
as Ann Putnam
Elizabeth Lawrence
as Rebecca Nurse
Key crew
Directed by Nicholas Hytner, written by Arthur Miller and Arthur Miller, produced by Robert A. Miller and David V. Picker.
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The Crucible Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 575 ratings.
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The Crucible – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Crucible online?
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The Crucible (1996) is available to stream on BroadwayHD and Broadway HD Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Crucible?
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The main cast of The Crucible (1996) includes Daniel Day-Lewis, Winona Ryder, Paul Scofield, Joan Allen and Bruce Davison. The film was directed by Nicholas Hytner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Crucible released?
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The Crucible was released on November 27, 1996 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is The Crucible worth watching?
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The Crucible (1996) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 575 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Crucible?
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Yes. The official The Crucible trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.