Murder in Law (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 0.5
Released in 1989, Murder in Law is a horror film directed by Tony Jiti Gill, running about 94 minutes. “THE MOTHER OF ALL HORROR MOVIES” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man's mother comes from Louisiana to live with her son in San Francisco. What her son doesn't know is that Mom was confined to a mental hospital in Louisiana, and she murdered an orderly to escape.
Who’s in it. Murder in Law stars Marilyn Adams as Milly, Joe Estevez as Bill, Sandy Snyder as Arlene and Darrel Guilbeau as Todd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 0.5/10, Murder in Law has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murder in Law page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder in Law tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder in Law (1989)?
- In US, Murder in Law is available to stream on Night Flight Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Murder in Law worth watching?
- Murder in Law holds an audience score of 0.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murder in Law?
- Murder in Law stars Marilyn Adams, Joe Estevez, Sandy Snyder, Darrel Guilbeau and Debra Lee Giometti.
- When was Murder in Law released?
- Murder in Law was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.