Where can I watch They Only Kill Their Masters (1972)?

In US, They Only Kill Their Masters 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 They Only Kill Their Masters worth watching?

They Only Kill Their Masters holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in They Only Kill Their Masters?

They Only Kill Their Masters stars James Garner, Katharine Ross, Hal Holbrook, Harry Guardino and June Allyson.

When was They Only Kill Their Masters released?

They Only Kill Their Masters was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.

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They Only Kill Their Masters (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Film · ★ 5.1

Released in 1972, They Only Kill Their Masters is a thriller, mystery and romance film directed by James Goldstone, running about 97 minutes. “Was the murderer a man... or man's best friend?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An enigmatic young woman has been murdered in a small California coast town. The investigation by the local sheriff uncovers a complex web of relationships centering on the victim; the scattered trail of evidence ranges from a mysterious photograph to the victim's own dog. During the investigation, the sheriff meets and becomes romantically involved with a woman whose connection to the murder is ambiguous.

Who’s in it. They Only Kill Their Masters stars James Garner as Abel Marsh, Katharine Ross as Kate Bingham, Hal Holbrook as Dr. Warren G. Watkins and Harry Guardino as Capt. Daniel Streeter, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, They Only Kill Their Masters 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 They Only Kill Their Masters page.

If you liked it. Fans of They Only Kill Their Masters tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch They Only Kill Their Masters (1972)?: In US, They Only Kill Their Masters 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 They Only Kill Their Masters worth watching?: They Only Kill Their Masters holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in They Only Kill Their Masters?: They Only Kill Their Masters stars James Garner, Katharine Ross, Hal Holbrook, Harry Guardino and June Allyson.
When was They Only Kill Their Masters released?: They Only Kill Their Masters was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.