Prizzi's Honor (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1985, Prizzi's Honor is a comedy, drama, crime and romance film directed by John Huston, running about 124 minutes. “Hired killers by day. Devoted lovers by night. Until things get really complicated.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Charley Partanna is a hitman who works for the Prizzis, one of the richest crime families in the US. When he sees Irene Walker, it's love at first sight. But he soon finds that she, too, is a killer for hire. Charley can overlook his suspicions, but he can't turn off his heart. And the couple must remember that even if they love each other, the Prizzis love only money.
Who’s in it. Prizzi's Honor stars Jack Nicholson as Charley Partanna, Kathleen Turner as Irene Walker, Robert Loggia as Eduardo Prizzi and John Randolph as Angelo 'Pop' Partanna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Prizzi's Honor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $26.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prizzi's Honor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prizzi's Honor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prizzi's Honor (1985)?
- In US, Prizzi's Honor is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Prizzi's Honor worth watching?
- Prizzi's Honor holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prizzi's Honor?
- Prizzi's Honor stars Jack Nicholson, Kathleen Turner, Robert Loggia, John Randolph and William Hickey.
- When was Prizzi's Honor released?
- Prizzi's Honor was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.