To Kill A Clown (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1972, To Kill A Clown is a thriller and drama film directed by George Bloomfield, running about 104 minutes. “He turned a man into a fool, and a game into a nightmare.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young hippie couple rent a secluded cabin on the beach in an attempt to re-connect with each other and save their marriage. Unfortunately, the man they rented the cabin from is a military-brat sociopath with two dogs more vicious than his temper.
Who’s in it. To Kill A Clown stars Alan Alda as Maj. Evelyn Ritchie, Blythe Danner as Lily Frischer, Heath Lamberts as Timothy Frischer and Eric Clavering as Stanley.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, To Kill A Clown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Kill A Clown page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Kill A Clown tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Kill A Clown (1972)?
- In US, To Kill A Clown is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is To Kill A Clown worth watching?
- To Kill A Clown holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in To Kill A Clown?
- To Kill A Clown stars Alan Alda, Blythe Danner, Heath Lamberts and Eric Clavering.
- When was To Kill A Clown released?
- To Kill A Clown was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.