The Crucible (1996) movie poster

The Crucible (1996)

"Arthur Miller's timeless tale of truth on trial."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 63%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 73% (RT: 71%, MC: 75) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaHistory

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Director
Nicholas Hytner
Runtime
2h 3m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (546 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
71%
Metacritic
75
Cast
Daniel Day-Lewis as John Proctor
Winona Ryder as Abigail Williams
Paul Scofield as Judge Thomas Danforth
Joan Allen as Elizabeth Proctor
Bruce Davison as Reverend Parris
Rob Campbell as Reverend Hale
Jeffrey Jones as Thomas Putnam
Peter Vaughan as Giles Corey
It's divisive. Only 63% of audiences liked it based on 546 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 73%.
Overview
A Salem resident attempts to frame her ex-lover's wife for being a witch in the middle of the 1692 witchcraft trials. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Nicholas Hytner cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • Daniel Day-Lewis spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • The initial cut of The Crucible was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

The Crucible is a 1996 drama, history film directed by Nicholas Hytner. A Salem resident attempts to frame her ex-lover's wife for being a witch in the middle of the 1692 witchcraft trials. The film has been rated by 546 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, The Crucible delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Crucible (1996) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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