
The Executioner
“An original and brilliant movie”
The Executioner is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel and Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 11 June 2026.
Good to know
- Director
- Luis García Berlanga
- Release date
- 1963-08-31
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Language
- Spanish
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Spain
- Studio
- Interlagar Films
The Executioner — trailer
About The Executioner
The Executioner is a 1963 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Luis García Berlanga, starring Nino Manfredi, Emma Penella and José Isbert. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 192 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Executioner in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
An undertaker gets married to an old executioner's daughter and, although he doesn't like it, must continue the profession of his father-in-law after his retirement.
Cast

Nino Manfredi
José Luis Rodríguez, el enterrador

Emma Penella
Carmen, la hija de Amadeo

José Isbert
Amadeo, el verdugo

José Luis López Vázquez
Antonio Rodríguez, el hermano mayor de José Luis

Ángel Álvarez
Álvarez, el enterrador

Guido Alberti
Director de la prisión

Julia Caba Alba
Mujer visitante de la obra nº 2

María Luisa Ponte
Estefanía, esposa de Antonio

María Isbert
Ignacia, esposa de Álvarez

Erasmo Pascual
San Martín

Xan das Bolas
Guarda de la obra

José Orjas
Marqués
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Executioner in United States?+
In United States, you can stream The Executioner on Britbox Apple TV Channel and Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is The Executioner on Netflix?+
The Executioner is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel and Criterion Channel.
How long is The Executioner?+
The Executioner has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Who stars in The Executioner?+
The Executioner stars Nino Manfredi, Emma Penella, José Isbert, José Luis López Vázquez and Ángel Álvarez.
When did The Executioner come out?+
The Executioner is a 1963 movie directed by Luis García Berlanga.
What genre is The Executioner?+
The Executioner is Comedy and Drama film.
Who directed The Executioner?+
The Executioner was directed by Luis García Berlanga.
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