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The Executioner

7.619631h 31mNRMovieComedyDrama

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.

DirectorLuis García Berlanga
WritersRafael Azcona·Luis García Berlanga
ProducersNazario Belmar·Moris Ergas

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Luis García Berlanga

NMNino Manfredi
Nino Manfredi
José Luis Rodríguez, el enterrador
EPEmma Penella
Emma Penella
Carmen, la hija de Amadeo
JIJosé Isbert
José Isbert
Amadeo, el verdugo
JVJosé Luis López Vázquez
José Luis López Vázquez
Antonio Rodríguez, el hermano mayor de José Luis
ÁÁÁngel Álvarez
Ángel Álvarez
Álvarez, el enterrador
GAGuido Alberti
Guido Alberti
Director de la prisión
JAJulia Caba Alba
Julia Caba Alba
Mujer visitante de la obra nº 2
MP
María Luisa Ponte
Estefanía, esposa de Antonio
MIMaría Isbert
María Isbert
Ignacia, esposa de Álvarez
EPErasmo Pascual
Erasmo Pascual
San Martín
XBXan das Bolas
Xan das Bolas
Guarda de la obra
JOJosé Orjas
José Orjas
Marqués

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The Executioner — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Executioner?

The Executioner is streaming on Criterion Channel and Britbox in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Executioner on Netflix?

No, The Executioner is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Britbox.

Is The Executioner on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Executioner isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel and Britbox instead.

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The Executioner is available on Criterion Channel and Britbox in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.