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Becket

7.219642h 28mPG-13MovieDramaHistory

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.

DirectorPeter Glenville

WriterEdward Anhalt

ProducersJoseph H. Hazen·Hal B. Wallis

Where to watch

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Peter Glenville

Richard Burton

Thomas Becket

Peter O'Toole

King Henry II of England

John Gielgud

King Louis VII of France

Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine

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Becket — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Becket?

Becket is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Becket on Netflix?

No, Becket is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Becket on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Becket is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Becket for free?

Becket is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is Becket based on a true story?

Yes — Becket is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).