Kiss Me Deadly (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1955, Kiss Me Deadly is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Robert Aldrich, running about 106 minutes. “Blood red kisses! White hot thrills! Mickey Spillane’s latest H-bomb!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One evening, Hammer gives a ride to Christina, an attractive hitchhiker on a lonely country road, who has escaped from the nearby lunatic asylum. Thugs waylay them and force his car to crash. When Hammer returns to semi-consciousness, he hears Christina being tortured until she dies. Hammer, both for vengeance and in hopes that "something big" is behind it all, decides to pursue the case.
Who’s in it. Kiss Me Deadly stars Ralph Meeker as Mike Hammer, Albert Dekker as Dr. G.E. Soberin, Paul Stewart as Carl Evello and Juano Hernández as Eddie Yeager, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Kiss Me Deadly has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $726K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kiss Me Deadly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kiss Me Deadly tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kiss Me Deadly (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kiss Me Deadly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kiss Me Deadly worth watching?
- Kiss Me Deadly holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kiss Me Deadly?
- Kiss Me Deadly stars Ralph Meeker, Albert Dekker, Paul Stewart, Juano Hernández and Wesley Addy.
- When was Kiss Me Deadly released?
- Kiss Me Deadly was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.