The Ceremony (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1963, The Ceremony is a drama and crime film directed by Laurence Harvey, running about 105 minutes. “Shocking! Savage! Sensual! This is the Ceremony!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man has an affair with his condemned brother's girlfriend while plotting his escape in Tangier.
Who’s in it. The Ceremony stars Laurence Harvey as Sean McKenna, Sarah Miles as Catherine, Robert Walker Jr. as Dominic and John Ireland as Prison Warden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Ceremony has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ceremony page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ceremony tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ceremony (1963)?
- In US, The Ceremony is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ceremony worth watching?
- The Ceremony holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ceremony?
- The Ceremony stars Laurence Harvey, Sarah Miles, Robert Walker Jr., John Ireland and Ross Martin.
- When was The Ceremony released?
- The Ceremony was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.