The Honeymoon Killers (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1970, The Honeymoon Killers is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Leonard Kastle, running about 108 minutes. “Love is a bitch ... called Martha.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Martha Beck, an obese nurse who is desperately lonely, joins a "correspondence club" and finds a romantic pen pal in Ray Fernandez. Martha falls hard for Ray, and is intent on sticking with him even when she discovers he's a con man who seduces lonely single women, kills them and then takes their money. She poses as Ray's sister and joins Ray on a wild killing spree, fueled by her lingering concern that Ray will leave her for one of his marks.
Who’s in it. The Honeymoon Killers stars Shirley Stoler as Martha, Tony Lo Bianco as Ray, Mary Jane Higby as Janet and Doris Roberts as Bunny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Honeymoon Killers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max 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 The Honeymoon Killers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Honeymoon Killers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Honeymoon Killers (1970)?
- In US, The Honeymoon Killers is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion 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 The Honeymoon Killers worth watching?
- The Honeymoon Killers holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Honeymoon Killers?
- The Honeymoon Killers stars Shirley Stoler, Tony Lo Bianco, Mary Jane Higby, Doris Roberts and Kip McArdle.
- When was The Honeymoon Killers released?
- The Honeymoon Killers was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.