The Reckoning(2004)
The truth shall come to light.
The Reckoning Synopsis
In 14th Century England, this tale of murder and mystery follows a fugitive priest who falls in with a troupe of actors. As they arrive in a small town, the actors encounter a woman being sentenced to death for practicing witchcraft and murder. Discarding the expected bible stories, the actors now stage a performance based on the crime. Through the performance of the play, they discover a mystery.
The Reckoning (2004) is a crime, drama and mystery film directed by Paul McGuigan, released on February 26, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Paul Bettany, Willem Dafoe, Tom Hardy and Brian Cox. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 125 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul McGuigan
- Writers:
- Mark Mills, Barry Unsworth
- Producers:
- Caroline Wood, Sarah Halioua, Denise O'Dell
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Sova
- Composer:
- Adrian Lee
- Production:
- Renaissance Films, M.D.A. Films S.L., KanZaman Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Reckoning (2004) Trailer
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The Reckoning Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Bettany
as Nicholas
Willem Dafoe
as Martin
Tom Hardy
as Straw
Brian Cox
as Tobias
Simon McBurney
as Stephen
Luke de Woolfson
as Daniel
Gina McKee
as Sarah
Vincent Cassel
as Lord De Guise
Ewen Bremner
as Simon Damian
Mark Benton
as Sheriff
Elvira Mínguez
as Martha
Stuart Wells
as Springer
Key crew
Directed by Paul McGuigan, written by Mark Mills and Barry Unsworth, produced by Caroline Wood, Sarah Halioua and Denise O'Dell.
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The Reckoning Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 125 ratings.
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The Reckoning – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Reckoning online?
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The Reckoning (2004) is currently available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Reckoning?
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The main cast of The Reckoning (2004) includes Paul Bettany, Willem Dafoe, Tom Hardy, Brian Cox and Simon McBurney. The film was directed by Paul McGuigan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Reckoning released?
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The Reckoning was released on February 26, 2004 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Reckoning worth watching?
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The Reckoning (2004) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 125 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Reckoning?
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Yes. The official The Reckoning trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.