A Kiss Before Dying (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1956, A Kiss Before Dying is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Gerd Oswald, running about 94 minutes. “He had looks, charm... and killer instincts.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A college student tries to get rich quick by wooing two wealthy sisters.
Who’s in it. A Kiss Before Dying stars Robert Wagner as Bud Corliss, Jeffrey Hunter as Gordon Grant, Virginia Leith as Ellen Kingship and Joanne Woodward as Dorothy ('Dorie') Kingship, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, A Kiss Before Dying has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 (1956)?
- In US, A Kiss Before Dying is available to stream on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Kiss Before Dying?
- A Kiss Before Dying stars Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Virginia Leith, Joanne Woodward and Mary Astor.
- When was A Kiss Before Dying released?
- A Kiss Before Dying was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.