
Becket
βAn age of rampant lusts, abandon, runaway passions. An age brought bristling to life by two of the most exciting stars of our time!β
Becket is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.
Where to watch Becket
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- Director
- Peter Glenville
- Release date
- 1964-03-11
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Language
- Welsh
- Box office
- $9,100,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
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About Becket
Becket is a 1964 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Peter Glenville, starring Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole and John Gielgud. It has a runtime of 2 hours 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 199 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Becket in Canada β across streaming, rental and purchase options β along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Thomas Becket, Henry II's longtime advisor, finds his friendship with the debauched king corroding when he is unwillingly appointed as Archbishop of Canterbury in an attempt to gain absolute loyalty from the Church.
Cast

Richard Burton
Thomas Becket

Peter O'Toole
King Henry II of England

John Gielgud
King Louis VII of France

Gino Cervi
Cardinal Zambelli

Paolo Stoppa
Pope Alexander III

Donald Wolfit
Bishop Folliot

David Weston
Brother John

Martita Hunt
Empress Matilda

Pamela Brown
Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine

Percy Herbert
Baron

SiΓ’n Phillips
Gwendolen
Inigo Jackson
Robert de Beaumont
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Becket in Canada?+
In Canada, Becket is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Becket on Netflix?+
Becket is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is Becket?+
Becket has a runtime of 2 hours 28 minutes (148 minutes).
Who stars in Becket?+
Becket stars Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Gino Cervi and Paolo Stoppa.
When did Becket come out?+
Becket is a 1964 movie directed by Peter Glenville.
What genre is Becket?+
Becket is Drama and History film.
Who directed Becket?+
Becket was directed by Peter Glenville.
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