The Killing (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1956, The Killing is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Stanley Kubrick, running about 85 minutes. “In all its fury and violence...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Killing stars Sterling Hayden as Johnny Clay, Coleen Gray as Fay, Vince Edwards as Val Cannon and Jay C. Flippen as Marvin Unger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Killing has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, TCM and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Killing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Killing tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Killing (1956)?
- In US, The Killing is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, TCM and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Killing worth watching?
- The Killing holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Killing?
- The Killing stars Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Vince Edwards, Jay C. Flippen and Ted de Corsia.
- When was The Killing released?
- The Killing was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.