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Becket

7.219642h 28mMovieDramaHistory

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
ProducersHal B. Wallis·Joseph H. Hazen

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Cast · Directed by Peter Glenville

RBRichard Burton
Richard Burton
Thomas Becket
POPeter O'Toole
Peter O'Toole
King Henry II of England
JGJohn Gielgud
John Gielgud
King Louis VII of France
GCGino Cervi
Gino Cervi
Cardinal Zambelli
PSPaolo Stoppa
Paolo Stoppa
Pope Alexander III
DWDonald Wolfit
Donald Wolfit
Bishop Folliot
DWDavid Weston
David Weston
Brother John
MHMartita Hunt
Martita Hunt
Empress Matilda
PBPamela Brown
Pamela Brown
Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine
PHPercy Herbert
Percy Herbert
Baron
SPSiân Phillips
Siân Phillips
Gwendolen
IJ
Inigo Jackson
Robert de Beaumont

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Becket — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Becket?

Becket is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Plex in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Becket on Netflix?

No, Becket is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Plex.

Is Becket on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Becket for free?

Becket is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in United Kingdom.

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).