A Lovely Way to Die (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1968, A Lovely Way to Die is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by David Lowell Rich, running about 103 minutes. “A bodyguard too involved with the body he was guarding!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cop quits the force after too much disappointment in the system. He becomes a bodyguard of a rich recent widow. She is on trial for her husband's murder. He decides to help her clear her name... and get over her husband.
Who’s in it. A Lovely Way to Die stars Kirk Douglas as Jameson Schuyler, Sylva Koscina as Rena Westabrook, Eli Wallach as Tennessee Fredericks and Kenneth Haigh as Jonathan Fleming, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, A Lovely Way to Die has proved divisive with 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 A Lovely Way to Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Lovely Way to Die tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Lovely Way to Die (1968)?
- In US, A Lovely Way to Die 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 A Lovely Way to Die worth watching?
- A Lovely Way to Die holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Lovely Way to Die?
- A Lovely Way to Die stars Kirk Douglas, Sylva Koscina, Eli Wallach, Kenneth Haigh and Martyn Green.
- When was A Lovely Way to Die released?
- A Lovely Way to Die was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.