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A Canterbury Tale

6.919442h 5mNRMovieMysteryWarDrama

Three modern-day pilgrims investigate a bizarre crime in a small town while on their way to Canterbury.

DirectorsMichael Powell·Emeric Pressburger
WritersMichael Powell·Emeric Pressburger
ProducersMichael Powell·Emeric Pressburger

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Cast · Directed by Michael Powell

EPEric Portman
Eric Portman
Thomas Colpeper, JP
SSSheila Sim
Sheila Sim
Alison Smith
DPDennis Price
Dennis Price
Peter Gibbs
JSJohn Sweet
John Sweet
Bob Johnson
CHCharles Hawtrey
Charles Hawtrey
Thomas Duckett
EKEsmond Knight
Esmond Knight
Narrator / Seven-Sisters Soldier / Village Idiot
HPHay Petrie
Hay Petrie
Woodcock
GMGeorge Merritt
George Merritt
Ned Horton
EREdward Rigby
Edward Rigby
Jim Horton
FJFreda Jackson
Freda Jackson
Prudence Honeywood
BJ
Betty Jardine
Fee Baker
EMEliot Makeham
Eliot Makeham
Organist

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A Canterbury Tale — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Canterbury Tale?

A Canterbury Tale is streaming on fuboTV, The Roku Channel and Pluto TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Canterbury Tale on Netflix?

No, A Canterbury Tale is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and The Roku Channel.

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A Canterbury Tale isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch A Canterbury Tale for free?

A Canterbury Tale is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Pluto TV in United States.