Where can I watch The Execution (1985)?

In US, The Execution is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 The Execution worth watching?

The Execution holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in The Execution?

The Execution stars Loretta Swit, Rip Torn, Jessica Walter, Barbara Barrie and Sandy Dennis.

When was The Execution released?

The Execution was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.

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The Execution (1985): cast, story & where to watch

1985 · Film · ★ 7.3

Released in 1985, The Execution is a drama and tv movie film directed by Paul Wendkos, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. The members of a San Diego Wednesday night womens' mah jongg club are five survivors of a Nazi concentration camp. They recognize the owner of a local restaurant, Walter Grossman, as a doctor from the camp who performed experiments on them as young girls. To their horror they learn that he has already been tried as a war criminal and has served but a few years for his crimes. They decide that they will "execute" him, drawing lots to determine which one will perform the act, without letting the others know who it is.

Who’s in it. The Execution stars Loretta Swit as Marysia Walenka, Rip Torn as Wilheim Gehbert, Jessica Walter as Gertrude Simon and Barbara Barrie as Sophie Langbein, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Execution has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 The Execution page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Execution tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Execution (1985)?: In US, The Execution is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 The Execution worth watching?: The Execution holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Execution?: The Execution stars Loretta Swit, Rip Torn, Jessica Walter, Barbara Barrie and Sandy Dennis.
When was The Execution released?: The Execution was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.