Time to Kill (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1989, Time to Kill is a drama and war film directed by Giuliano Montaldo, running about 110 minutes. “An innocent man just went over the edge of reason.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 1936, Italian army is invading Ethiopia. Lieutenant Silvestri suffering toothache decides to reach the nearest camp hospital. But the lorry has an accident and stop near rock, so Silvestri continues by walk. On his way he meets and rapes a wonderful young Ethiopian. He also wound her when he shotto a wild animal, and later kills her to avoid further pain. When he finally reaches the hospital, he realizes he gets probably leprosy. Trying to escape from Ethiopia Silvestri will kill again. But surprises aren't still over.
Who’s in it. Time to Kill stars Nicolas Cage as Enrico Silvestri, Ricky Tognazzi as Mario, Patrice-Flora Praxo as Mariam and Georges Claisse as Doctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Time to Kill has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Time to Kill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Time to Kill tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Time to Kill (1989)?
- In US, Time to Kill is available to stream on Artiflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Time to Kill worth watching?
- Time to Kill holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Time to Kill?
- Time to Kill stars Nicolas Cage, Ricky Tognazzi, Patrice-Flora Praxo, Georges Claisse and Robert Liensol.
- When was Time to Kill released?
- Time to Kill was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.