The Killers (1964): cast, story & where to watch

1964 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1964, The Killers is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Don Siegel, running about 93 minutes. “There's more than one way to kill a man!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A hit man and his partner try to find out why their latest victim, a former race-car driver, did not try to get away.

Who’s in it. The Killers stars Lee Marvin as Charlie Strom, Angie Dickinson as Sheila Farr, John Cassavetes as Johnny North and Clu Gulager as Lee, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Killers has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Killers page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Killers (1964)?
In US, The Killers is available to 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 Killers worth watching?
The Killers holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Killers?
The Killers stars Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson, John Cassavetes, Clu Gulager and Claude Akins.
When was The Killers released?
The Killers was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.