The Reckoning
6.4/10
Rating
112 min
Runtime
2004
Release Year
Paul McGuigan
Director
Cast
Paul Bettany, Willem Dafoe, Tom Hardy, Brian Cox, Simon McBurney
Quick Synopsis
Set in 14th century England, the story follows a priest on the run who joins a traveling group of actors. When they reach a small town, they witness a woman being condemned to death for alleged witchcraft and murder. Instead of performing their usual biblical plays, the actors decide to create a new play based on the crime itself. As they develop and perform this play, they uncover hidden truths that reveal a deeper mystery surrounding the case.
Detailed Synopsis of The Reckoning
In 14th Century England, this tale of murder and mystery follows a fugitive priest who falls in with a troupe of actors. As they arrive in a small town, the actors encounter a woman being sentenced to death for practicing witchcraft and murder. Discarding the expected bible stories, the actors now stage a performance based on the crime. Through the performance of the play, they discover a mystery.
