PG-13

The Crucible

Arthur Miller's timeless tale of truth on trial.

1996 • 123 min • Drama · History

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Synopsis

A Salem resident attempts to frame her ex-lover's wife for being a witch in the middle of the 1692 witchcraft trials.

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Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

572 reviews

66 Audience · 572 · 100%

In 17th-century Salem, a young woman

Violence & peril: 6/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 4/10
Scary moments: 7/10

Heads up

Accusations of witchcraft are central to the plot
Depictions of public hangings and imprisonment
Intense emotional distress and psychological manipulation

What it models well

The importance of truth and integrity
Standing up for justice
Consequences of unchecked fear

Talk about it after

The real-life history of the Salem Witch Trials
How fear and accusations can spread quickly
The dangers of mass hysteria and mob mentality

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Top billed cast

Director: Nicholas Hytner • Crew: Arthur Miller

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Details

TMDB audience: 6.6/10 (572)
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Budget: $25,000,000
Box office: $7,343,114
IMDb: tt0115988

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