The Crucible
1996, English. Directed by Nicholas Hytner.
Arthur Miller's timeless tale of truth on trial.
A Salem resident attempts to frame her ex-lover's wife for being a witch in the middle of the 1692 witchcraft trials.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 586 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Crucible
The Crucible is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and BroadwayHD in India.
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Cast & crew
- Nicholas HytnerDirector
- 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
- Frances ConroyAnn Putnam
- Elizabeth LawrenceRebecca Nurse
Details
- Released
- 27 November 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Arthur Miller
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $7.3M
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What The Crucible is based on
The Crucible is based on The Crucible, a play or musical by Arthur Miller.
Play or musical
The Crucible
By Arthur Miller
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The Crucible: quick answers
Is The Crucible worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 586 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Crucible?
The Crucible runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does The Crucible have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Crucible. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Crucible parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Crucible is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Crucible on?
The Crucible is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and BroadwayHD in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Crucible?
If you liked The Crucible, try Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages, Song for a Raggy Boy, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan.
Who directed The Crucible?
The Crucible (1996) was directed by Nicholas Hytner and stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Winona Ryder, Paul Scofield.
What is The Crucible based on?
The Crucible is based on The Crucible, a play or musical by Arthur Miller.