The Reckoning (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Reckoning is a 2004 mystery drama starring Willem Dafoe and Paul Bettany. It is partly based on Morality Play by Barry Unsworth. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 49 on Metacritic. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Classics
- Based on
- Morality Play by Barry Unsworth
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Reckoning About?
The premise of The Reckoning without spoilers, adapted from Morality Play by Barry Unsworth. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 17th-century England, a widow faces a devastating accusation of witchcraft levied by a ruthless judge. As she endures increasing physical and emotional suffering, Grace struggles to maintain her sanity, and the line between reality and delusion blurs. Determined to fight the false charges and uncover the truth, she must confront the powerful forces arrayed against her before she loses everything.
The Reckoning Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- horseback riding
- period drama
- 1380s
- 14th century
- band
- murder
- priest
- actor
- boy
- monk
- death
- fugitive
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- england
- lord
- morality play
- bible
- village
- deaf mute
- clergy as detective
- murder of a boy
- government
- drawn and quartered
- leaving the priesthood
- benedictine
- bite
- wagon stage
- mute woman
- renouncing the priesthood
- sentenced to death
- reference to st. christopher
- deaf and dumb
- art
- biblical play
- heron
- bird
- vote
- mime
- purse
- rigor mortis
- hanged by the neck
- hanging
- execution
- scaffold
- mortal sin
- justice
- evil
- hope
- trust
- reference to adam and eve
- stiltwalker
Where to Watch The Reckoning
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Reckoning Cast
Willem Dafoe leads the cast, with Paul Bettany.
The Reckoning Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Reckoning 49 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 5.2
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TMDB 64% User score
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The Reckoning Plot Summary
What happens in The Reckoning from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1380, the priest Nicholas flees his village after being found in flagrante delicto with a married woman. During his flight, he witnesses a group euthanise a member to relieve his long-recurring internal pain. This brutal act brings him to the attention of the traveling acting troupe, who initially mistake him for a robber and briefly explain the killing. Reluctantly, they invite him to join as a replacement for the deceased member, accepting him into their fragile, nomadic world.
Full summary
The whole story of The Reckoning, scene by scene
The Reckoning Box Office
The Reckoning grossed $1.2 million worldwide. $257,252 came from the US and Canada and $895,276 (78%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.2M
- US & Canada
- $257.3K
- International
- $895.3K
The Reckoning Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Reckoning.
How Well Do You Know The Reckoning?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who leads the traveling acting troupe in the film?
The Reckoning Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Morality Play” and “Zúčtovanie”.
- Also known as
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- Morality Play
- Zúčtovanie
- Hra o smrti
- El misterio de Wells
- День расплаты
- Ördögi Színjáték - A Pap, a Várúr és a Boszorkány
- שבועת השחקנים
- Um Crime de Paixão
- The Reckoning - Percorsi criminali
- Tuomion päivä
- Παράσταση για έναν Αθώο, ანგარიშსწორების დღე
- تسویه حساب
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- 레코닝
- День розплати
- Reckoning - Domens dag
- 罪孽的代价
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The Reckoning FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Reckoning, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Reckoning?
The Reckoning runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was The Reckoning released?
The Reckoning was released on March 5, 2004.
Who is in the cast of The Reckoning?
The Reckoning stars Willem Dafoe and Paul Bettany.
Where can I watch The Reckoning?
In the US, The Reckoning is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Reckoning make at the box office?
The Reckoning grossed $1.2 million worldwide ($257,252 domestic, $895,276 international).
How is The Reckoning rated?
The Reckoning has 49 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Is The Reckoning based on a book?
Yes. The Reckoning is partly adapted from Morality Play by Barry Unsworth.
Does The Reckoning have a post-credit scene?
No. The Reckoning has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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