Fresh Kill (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1996, Fresh Kill is a drama and science fiction film directed by Shu Lea Cheang, running about 80 minutes. “Eco Cyber Noia.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shareen and Claire, a lesbian couple living on Staten Island, find themselves ensnared in a vast conspiracy involving a ghost ship of nuclear refuse, ominous television commercials, and deadly cat food.
Who’s in it. Fresh Kill stars Sarita Choudhury as Shareen Lightfoot, Erin McMurtry as Claire Mayakovsky, Pedro Pietri as Condom Poet and Abraham Lim as Jiannbin Lui, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Fresh Kill has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel 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 Fresh Kill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fresh Kill tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fresh Kill (1996)?
- In US, Fresh Kill is available to stream on Criterion Channel, 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 Fresh Kill worth watching?
- Fresh Kill holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fresh Kill?
- Fresh Kill stars Sarita Choudhury, Erin McMurtry, Pedro Pietri, Abraham Lim and Ching Gonzalez.
- When was Fresh Kill released?
- Fresh Kill was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.