The Killing Fields (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1984, The Killing Fields is a drama, war and history film directed by Roland Joffé, running about 142 minutes. “Here, only the silent survive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New York Times reporter Sydney Schanberg is on assignment covering the Cambodian Civil War, with the help of local interpreter Dith Pran and American photojournalist Al Rockoff. When the U.S. Army pulls out amid escalating violence, Schanberg makes exit arrangements for Pran and his family. Pran, however, tells Schanberg he intends to stay in Cambodia to help cover the unfolding story — a decision he may regret as the Khmer Rouge rebels move in.
Who’s in it. The Killing Fields stars Sam Waterston as Sydney Schanberg, Haing S. Ngor as Dith Pran, John Malkovich as Al Rockoff and Craig T. Nelson as Military Attache, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Killing Fields has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $34.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Killing Fields page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Killing Fields tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Killing Fields (1984)?
- In US, The Killing Fields is available to 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 Fields worth watching?
- The Killing Fields holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Killing Fields?
- The Killing Fields stars Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, John Malkovich, Craig T. Nelson and Athol Fugard.
- When was The Killing Fields released?
- The Killing Fields was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.