A Kiss Before Dying (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1991, A Kiss Before Dying is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by James Dearden, running about 95 minutes. “Loving him was easy. Trusting him was deadly.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Infatuated with the idea of becoming rich, college student Jonathan Corliss secretly dates Dorothy Carlsson to gain the approval of her wealthy father. When Dorothy tells Jonathan that she is pregnant and that her father will deny her inheritance if he finds out, Jonathan murders her, but he stages her death as a suicide. As Jonathan works his way onto Mr. Carlsson's payroll, Dorothy's twin sister, Ellen, investigates the apparent suicide.
Who’s in it. A Kiss Before Dying stars Matt Dillon as Jonathan Corliss, Sean Young as Ellen / Dorothy Carlsson, Max von Sydow as Thor Carlsson and Diane Ladd as Mrs. Corliss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, A Kiss Before Dying has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.4M at the box office.
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 Kiss Before Dying page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Kiss Before Dying tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Kiss Before Dying (1991)?
- In US, A Kiss Before Dying 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 Kiss Before Dying worth watching?
- A Kiss Before Dying holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Kiss Before Dying?
- A Kiss Before Dying stars Matt Dillon, Sean Young, Max von Sydow, Diane Ladd and James Russo.
- When was A Kiss Before Dying released?
- A Kiss Before Dying was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.