A Kind of Murder (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2016, A Kind of Murder is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Andy Goddard, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1960s New York, Walter Stackhouse is a rich, successful architect and unhappily married to the beautiful but damaged Clara. His desire to be free of her feeds his obsession with Kimmel, a man suspected of brutally murdering his own wife. When Walter and Kimmel's lives become dangerously intertwined, a ruthless police detective becomes convinced he has found the murderer. But as the lines blur between innocence and intent, who, in fact, is the real killer?
Who’s in it. A Kind of Murder stars Patrick Wilson as Walter Stackhouse, Jessica Biel as Clara Stackhouse, Haley Bennett as Ellie Briess and Eddie Marsan as Marty Kimmel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, A Kind of Murder has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, YouTube TV, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel and 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 Kind of Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Kind of Murder tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Kind of Murder (2016)?
- In US, A Kind of Murder is available to stream on Hulu, YouTube TV and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and 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 Kind of Murder worth watching?
- A Kind of Murder holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Kind of Murder?
- A Kind of Murder stars Patrick Wilson, Jessica Biel, Haley Bennett, Eddie Marsan and Vincent Kartheiser.
- When was A Kind of Murder released?
- A Kind of Murder was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.