Movies Like Becket (1964)

Becket is a 1964 drama, history film from Peter Glenville with a MovieMagicScore of 7.1/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with The Lion in Winter and A Canterbury Tale.

Drama History

The Lion in Winter

1968

Henry II and his estranged queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, battle over the choice of an heir.

7.4

MagicScore

A Canterbury Tale

1944

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

6.9

MagicScore

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

1991

Nobleman crusader Robin of Locksley breaks out of a Jerusalem prison with the help of Moorish fellow prisoner Azeem and travels back home to England. But upon arrival he discovers his dead father in the ruins of his family estate, killed by the vicious sheriff of Nottingham, Robin and Azeem join forces with outlaws Little John and Will Scarlett to save the kingdom from the sheriff's villainy.

6.9

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Lilies

1997

1952: Bishop Bilodeau visits a prison to hear the confession of Simon, a boyhood friend jailed for murder 40 years ago. However, once there, Bilodeau finds himself forced to watch a play put on by Simon and the other inmates depicting the two men's youths. As the play progresses, the tragic truth of Simon's crime comes to light.

8.1

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Robin and Marian

1976

Robin Hood, aging none too gracefully, returns exhausted from the Crusades to woo and win Maid Marian one last time.

6.3

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A Man for All Seasons

1966

A depiction of the conflict between King Henry VIII of England and his Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas More, who refuses to swear the Oath of Supremacy declaring Henry Supreme Head of the Church in England.

7.3

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Richard III

1955

Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous hunchback Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plots to seize power for himself. Masterfully deceiving and plotting against nearly everyone in the royal court, including his eventual wife, Lady Anne, and his brother George, Duke of Clarence, Richard orchestrates a bloody rise to power before finding all his gains jeopardized by those he betrayed.

7.2

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Anne of the Thousand Days

1969

Henry VIII of England discards his wife, Katharine of Aragon, who has failed to produce a male heir, in favor of the young and beautiful Anne Boleyn.

7.1

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Henry V

1944

In the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France in 1415.

6.6

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#10

An Inspector Calls

2015

Northern England, 1912. The dinner of a wealthy family is interrupted by Inspector Goole, who only announces that a young woman has committed suicide. Then, he simply asks everyone present, one by one, if they knew her.

7.4

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#11

Shadowlands

1993

C.S. Lewis, a world-renowned writer and professor, leads a passionless life until he meets spirited poet Joy Gresham.

6.9

MagicScore

#12

The Riot Club

2014

Two first-year students at Oxford University join a secret society and learn that their reputations can be made or destroyed over the course of one evening.

5.9

MagicScore

#13

London Road

2015

London Road is a musical drama that documents the events of 2006, when the quiet rural town of Ipswich was shattered by the discovery of the bodies of five women. The residents of London Road had struggled for years with frequent soliciting and kerb-crawling on their street. When a local resident was charged and then convicted of the murders, the community grappled with what it meant to be at the epicentre of this tragedy.

5.5

MagicScore

#14

Shooter

2007

A top Marine sniper, Bob Lee Swagger, leaves the military after a mission goes horribly awry and disappears, living in seclusion. He is coaxed back into service after a high-profile government official convinces him to help thwart a plot to kill the President of the United States. Ultimately double-crossed and framed for the attempt, Swagger becomes the target of a nationwide manhunt. He goes on the run to track the real killer and find out who exactly set him up, and why, eventually seeking revenge against some of the most powerful and corrupt leaders in the free world.

7.1

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#15

The Forgiven

2018

After the end of Apartheid, Archbishop Desmond Tutu meets with a brutal murderer seeking redemption.

6.1

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#16

Romero

1989

Romero is a compelling and deeply moving look at the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, who made the ultimate sacrifice in a passionate stand against social injustice and oppression in his county. This film chronicles the transformation of Romero from an apolitical, complacent priest to a committed leader of the Salvadoran people.

7.0

MagicScore

#17

Man of God

2021

Exiled unjustly, convicted without trial, slandered without cause. Man of God depicts the trials and tribulations of Saint Nektarios of Aegina, as he bears the unjust hatred of his enemies while preaching the Word of God.

7.0

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#18

The Baby of Mâcon

1993

Set halfway through the 17th century, a church play is performed for the benefit of the young aristocrat Cosimo. In the play, a grotesque old woman gives birth to a beautiful baby boy. The child's older sister is quick to exploit the situation, selling blessings from the baby, and even claiming she's the true mother by virgin birth. However, when she attempts to seduce the bishop's son, the Church exacts a terrible revenge.

6.9

MagicScore

#19

Shadow Builder

1998

A demon is summoned to take the soul of a young boy who has the potential to become a saint. By doing this he will open a doorway to hell and destroy the world.

4.7

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#20

My Pastor Among the Nudists

1982

A country priest receives his bishop with the mission of converting a nudist camp.

4.2

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Becket?

The top films similar to Becket by MovieMagicScore are The Lion in Winter (7.4), A Canterbury Tale (6.9), Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (6.9). Each shares drama/history themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Becket worth watching?

Becket holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.1/10 from 192 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Becket?

Becket (1964) is a drama, history film directed by Peter Glenville, starring Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud.

Where can I find more recommendations like Becket?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more drama recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Becket

This ranked list pairs Becket (1964), a drama and history film from Peter Glenville, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Richard Burton take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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