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The Crucible

Seen it?

1996 | 123 min | Drama, History

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved The Lion in Winter or Spotlight, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.

A Salem resident attempts to frame her ex-lover's wife for being a witch in the middle of the 1692 witchcraft trials.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    68% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Supporting Actress. Also nominated for 2 Oscars, 2 Golden Globes and 1 more BAFTA. Plus 2 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $7 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 199K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Nicholas Hytner

  • Daniel Day-LewisJohn Proctor
  • Winona RyderAbigail Williams
  • Paul ScofieldJudge Thomas Danforth
  • Joan AllenElizabeth Proctor
  • Bruce DavisonReverend Parris
  • Rob CampbellReverend Hale
  • Jeffrey JonesThomas Putnam
  • Peter VaughanGiles Corey
  • Karron GravesMary Warren
  • Charlayne WoodardTituba