The Executioner (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1963, The Executioner is a comedy and drama film directed by Luis García Berlanga, running about 91 minutes. “An original and brilliant movie” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An undertaker gets married to an old executioner's daughter and, although he doesn't like it, must continue the profession of his father-in-law after his retirement.
Who’s in it. The Executioner stars Nino Manfredi as José Luis Rodríguez, the Undertaker, Emma Penella as Carmen, Amadeo's Daughter, José Isbert as Amadeo, the Executioner and José Luis López Vázquez as Antonio Rodríguez, José Luis's Brother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Executioner has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Executioner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Executioner tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Executioner (1963)?
- In US, The Executioner is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Executioner worth watching?
- The Executioner holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Executioner?
- The Executioner stars Nino Manfredi, Emma Penella, José Isbert, José Luis López Vázquez and Ángel Álvarez.
- When was The Executioner released?
- The Executioner was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.