The Canterbury Tales
1972, Italian. Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
From the team that gave you "Decameron", Geoffrey Chaucer's Lustiest Tales of Merrie Olde England!
Glimpses of Chaucer penning his famous work are sprinkled through this re-enactment of several of his stories.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- NC-17
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 244 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Canterbury Tales
The Canterbury Tales is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, and MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 2 September 1972
- Original title
- I racconti di Canterbury
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
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What The Canterbury Tales is based on
The Canterbury Tales is based on The Canterbury Tales (1387) by Geoffrey Chaucer.
1387
The Canterbury Tales
By Geoffrey Chaucer
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The Canterbury Tales: quick answers
What should I watch before The Canterbury Tales?
Watch The Decameron (1971) first.
What comes after The Canterbury Tales?
Next in the series: Arabian Nights (1974).
Is The Canterbury Tales worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 244 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Canterbury Tales?
The Canterbury Tales runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does The Canterbury Tales have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Canterbury Tales. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Canterbury Tales parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Canterbury Tales is rated NC-17 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Canterbury Tales on?
The Canterbury Tales is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, and MGM Plus in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Canterbury Tales?
If you liked The Canterbury Tales, try The Decameron, Paprika, The Witches.
Who directed The Canterbury Tales?
The Canterbury Tales (1972) was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini and stars Hugh Griffith, Laura Betti, Ninetto Davoli.
What is The Canterbury Tales based on?
The Canterbury Tales is based on The Canterbury Tales (1387) by Geoffrey Chaucer.