Homicide (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1991, Homicide is a drama and crime film directed by David Mamet, running about 102 minutes. “Powerful. Provacative. Controversial.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Jewish homicide detective investigates a seemingly minor murder and falls in with a Zionist group as a result.
Who’s in it. Homicide stars Joe Mantegna as Bobby Gold, William H. Macy as Tim Sullivan, J.J. Johnston as Jilly Curran and Rebecca Pidgeon as Miss Klein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Homicide has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Homicide page.
If you liked it. Fans of Homicide tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Homicide (1991)?
- In US, Homicide is available to stream on fuboTV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Homicide worth watching?
- Homicide holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Homicide?
- Homicide stars Joe Mantegna, William H. Macy, J.J. Johnston, Rebecca Pidgeon and Ving Rhames.
- When was Homicide released?
- Homicide was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.