Movie

The Abdication

“A woman with a profane love... for a man of God.”

★ 5.6(12)19741h 43m

The Abdication is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

Where to watch The Abdication

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Good to know

Director: Anthony Harvey
Release date: 1974-10-03
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

The Abdication — trailer

About The Abdication

The Abdication is a 1974 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Anthony Harvey, starring Peter Finch, Liv Ullmann and Cyril Cusack. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Abdication in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Queen Christina of Sweden abdicates and travels to Rome to embrace the Catholic church.

Cast

Peter Finch

Azzolino

Liv Ullmann

Queen Kristina

Cyril Cusack

Oxenstierna

Paul Rogers

Altieri

Graham Crowden

Barberini

Michael Dunn

The Dwarf

Kathleen Byron

Queen Mother

Lewis Fiander

Dominic

Harold Goldblatt

Pinamonti

Tony Steedman

Carranza

Noel Trevarthen

Ginetti

Richard Cornish

Charles

Themes & keywords

swedenbiographyroman catholic church

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Abdication in Canada?+

In Canada, The Abdication is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Abdication on Netflix?+

The Abdication is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Abdication?+

The Abdication has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in The Abdication?+

The Abdication stars Peter Finch, Liv Ullmann, Cyril Cusack, Paul Rogers and Graham Crowden.

When did The Abdication come out?+

The Abdication is a 1974 movie directed by Anthony Harvey.

What genre is The Abdication?+

The Abdication is Drama and History film.

Who directed The Abdication?+

The Abdication was directed by Anthony Harvey.