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Becket

“An age of rampant lusts, abandon, runaway passions. An age brought bristling to life by two of the most exciting stars of our time!”

★ 7.2(199)19642h 28m

Drama History

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Becket is streaming on ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel and Magenta TV+ in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, maxdome Store and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

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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 Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — 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

Siân Phillips

Gwendolen

Inigo Jackson

Robert de Beaumont

Themes & keywords

englandbishopbased on true storybased on play or musicalcatholiccanterburyarchbishop12th century

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Becket in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Becket on ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel and Magenta TV+. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, maxdome Store and Freenet meinVOD.

Is Becket on Netflix?+

Becket is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel and Magenta TV+.

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.