Five Minutes to Live (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1961, Five Minutes to Live is a thriller and crime film directed by Bill Karn, running about 80 minutes. “How could she extend the moments he had given her?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A guitar playing killer terrorizes a housewife while his partner robs the bank where her husband works.
Who’s in it. Five Minutes to Live stars Johnny Cash as Johnny Cabot, Donald Woods as Kenneth Wilson, Ron Howard as Bobby Wilson and Cay Forester as Nancy Wilson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Five Minutes to Live has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five Minutes to Live page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Minutes to Live tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Minutes to Live (1961)?
- In US, Five Minutes to Live is available to stream on FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Five Minutes to Live worth watching?
- Five Minutes to Live holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Five Minutes to Live?
- Five Minutes to Live stars Johnny Cash, Donald Woods, Ron Howard, Cay Forester and Pamela Mason.
- When was Five Minutes to Live released?
- Five Minutes to Live was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.