The Killers (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1946, The Killers is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Robert Siodmak, running about 105 minutes. “She's a match for any mobster!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two hit men walk into a diner asking for a man called "the Swede". When the killers find the Swede, he's expecting them and doesn't put up a fight. Since the Swede had a life insurance policy, an investigator, on a hunch, decides to look into the murder. As the Swede's past is laid bare, it comes to light that he was in love with a beautiful woman who may have lured him into pulling off a bank robbery overseen by another man.
Who’s in it. The Killers stars Burt Lancaster as 'Swede' Andersen, Ava Gardner as Kitty Collins, Edmond O'Brien as Jim Reardon and Albert Dekker as Big Jim Colfax, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Killers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Killers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Killers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Killers (1946)?
- In US, The Killers is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Killers worth watching?
- The Killers holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Killers?
- The Killers stars Burt Lancaster, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien, Albert Dekker and Sam Levene.
- When was The Killers released?
- The Killers was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.