Is The Killing scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Killing for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, thriller, and drama film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch The Killing in the US?

The Killing streams on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, and 3 more, is free on Fandango at Home Free and YouTube Free, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Killing?

The Killing runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Is The Killing suitable for kids?

The Killing is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19561h 25mCrime / Thriller / Drama

The Killing

Name: The Killing
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Released: 1956-06-06
Duration: 85 min

In all its fury and violence...

Career criminal Johnny Clay recruits a sharpshooter, a crooked police officer, a bartender and a betting teller named George, among others, for one last job before he goes straight and gets married. But when George tells his restless wife about the scheme to steal millions from the racetrack where he works, she hatches a plot of her own.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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The Killing at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Short watch · 1h 25m

At 1h 25m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Crime · Thriller · Drama

TMDB files it under crime, thriller, and drama.

US availability

6 subscriptions · 2 free · 3 to rent · 4 to buy

Included with 6 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, and 3 more. Free or ad-supported on Fandango at Home Free and YouTube Free. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 1,780 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Killing tonight

It is a short one: 1h 25m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, and 3 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 1,780 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is The Killing?

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Questions about The Killing

Is The Killing scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Killing for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, thriller, and drama film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch The Killing in the US?: The Killing streams on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, and 3 more, is free on Fandango at Home Free and YouTube Free, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Killing?: The Killing runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
Is The Killing suitable for kids?: The Killing is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

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