To Kill a Stranger (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1984, To Kill a Stranger is a thriller and crime film directed by Juan López Moctezuma, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Cristina Carver (Angelica Maria) finds herself in dire straits after she arrives to spend some time with her TV-reporter husband (Dean Stockwell) who is visiting a Latin American country run by a military dictator. After a car accident one day, Cristina brings the helpful Col. Kostik (Donald Pleasence) home and then kills him in self-defense when he violently attempts to rape and murder her. Terrified, she covers up her act and hides the body, yet in spite of her husband's efforts to protect her, a local police detective starts to figure out what really happened.
Who’s in it. To Kill a Stranger stars Angélica María as Christina Carver, Dean Stockwell as John Carver, Donald Pleasence as Col. Kostik and Aldo Ray as Inspector Benedict, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, To Kill a Stranger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Kill a Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Kill a Stranger tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Kill a Stranger (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for To Kill a Stranger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is To Kill a Stranger worth watching?
- To Kill a Stranger holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in To Kill a Stranger?
- To Kill a Stranger stars Angélica María, Dean Stockwell, Donald Pleasence, Aldo Ray and Juan López Moctezuma.
- When was To Kill a Stranger released?
- To Kill a Stranger was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.