To Kill a Mockingbird
A widowed lawyer in Depression-era Alabama defends a black man against a false rape charge while teaching his young children about the sad reality of prejudice.
Directed by Robert Mulligan · Crime · Drama · 129 min · 1963
Trailer
Director
Robert Mulligan
Studio
N/A
Release
16 Mar 1963
Runtime
129 min
Genres
Crime, Drama
Full Plot
Small-town Alabama, 1932. Atticus Finch (played by Gregory Peck) is a lawyer and a widower. He has two young children, Jem and Scout. Atticus Finch is currently defending Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman. Meanwhile, Jem and Scout are intrigued by their neighbours, the Radleys, and the mysterious, seldom-seen Boo Radley in particular.
Cast & Characters
Atticus Finch
Gregory Peck
Charles Baker "Dill" Harris
John Megna
Sheriff Heck Tate
Frank Overton
Jean Louise "Scout" Finch
Mary Badham
Jeremy "Jem" Finch
Phillip Alford
Miss Maudie Atkinson
Rosemary Murphy
Mrs. Dubose
Ruth White
Tom Robinson
Brock Peters
Calpurnia
Estelle Evans
Judge John Taylor
Paul Fix
Mayella Violet Ewell
Collin Wilcox
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $2.0M, To Kill a Mockingbird has grossed $13.1M worldwide — about 6.6x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
To Kill a Mockingbird
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
The set used in the film was modeled after the Old Monroe County, Alabama courthouse.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Harper Lee based her fictional town of Maycomb on her childhood experiences in Monroeville, Alabama.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Critical Assessment
To Kill a Mockingbird holds 8.2/10 on IMDb (350,117 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.2/10 on IMDb (350,117 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Kill a Mockingbird's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
To Kill a Mockingbird holds a 93% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is To Kill a Mockingbird's IMDb rating?+
To Kill a Mockingbird has a 8.2/10 rating on IMDb from 350,117 votes.
What is To Kill a Mockingbird's Metacritic score?+
To Kill a Mockingbird has a Metascore of 88/100 on Metacritic.
Is To Kill a Mockingbird good? What are critics saying?+
To Kill a Mockingbird holds 8.2/10 on IMDb (350,117 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88/100 on Metacritic.
How long is To Kill a Mockingbird?+
To Kill a Mockingbird has a runtime of 129 min.
Who directed To Kill a Mockingbird?+
To Kill a Mockingbird was directed by Robert Mulligan.
Where can I watch To Kill a Mockingbird?+
To Kill a Mockingbird is available to stream, rent, or buy on YouTube TV, Wonder Project Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Sky Store, Rakuten TV.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "To Kill a Mockingbird" includes positive reviews, with many praising Gregory Peck's performance as Atticus Finch. The film is seen as culturally relevant and important due to its depiction of racial tensions during the 1930s. Reviewers also highlight the movie's entertainment value, particularly for those who enjoy children's stories or are interested in historical dramas.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
If you like children's story, you would love this movie about how the world is shaped from their eyes. If you don't ... you may find some entertainment in the picture of Southern US and the racial fight that was taking place at the time ...
Andres Gomez · 7/10The part Gregory Peck played in this was reportedly his most favorite role. And he does a marvelous job of it too, as Atticus Finch, the Southern lawyer who agrees to take on the case of a black man falsely accused of rape. The story, from Harper Lee's classic novel, is in itself…
barrymost · 9/10**A striking, culturally relevant and indisputably important film.** It is not very rare to see that an actor's career, however prolific it may be, ends up being especially remembered thanks to his participation in a very small set of films, or even for his participation in a sin…
Filipe Manuel Neto · 10/10Gregory Peck is small-town lawyer "Atticus Finch" who is drafted in on a seemingly routine case defending a black man "Tom Robinson" (Brock Peters), accused of raping a young white girl. I say routine, because no-one in their town of "Maycomb" doubts the verdict the jury will ret…
CinemaSerf · 8/10
From the trailer's comments
I'm 60 years old and this was the very first book I ever read and the movie was excellent. I live in Kentucky and was lucky enough to score a ticket to see John boy Walton, Richard Thompson play Atticus Finch in the play and he was excellent!
@christopherwest8230 · 109 likes0:07 I'm proud to say that the guy in the white shirt, Dan White, is my great-great-great uncle.
@lostinspacecollectibles · 26 likesi'm a classic myself if i watch only such movies
@Protoss7 · 24 likesThis is an absolutely beautiful film... And i'm only 25 years old.
@King_Colombia_Inc · 42 likesOne of the best movies of all time! Gregory is im"Peck"able!
@ChadRussellVoicemaster · 52 likesJust bought the original novel Must be a classic in modern American literature
@frostylunetta · 24 likesThe physique and face of the actor playing Atticus is exactly how I imagined him to be while reading tye book.
@roughrider4048 · 24 likesI have never seen the movie (tomorrow I will) and I'm crying already just 'cause of this trailer....
@UsainMessi · 12 likes
