The Memory of a Killer (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2003, The Memory of a Killer is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Erik Van Looy, running about 114 minutes.

What it’s about. Vincke and Verstuyft are one of the best detective teams of the Antwerp police force. When they are confronted with the disappearance of a top official and the murder of two prostitutes, the trail leads to the almost retired assassin Angelo Ledda. Since Ledda starts showing symptoms of Alzheimer's, it's getting more and more difficult to complete his contracts. When he has to murder a 12-year old call-girl, he refuses and becomes a target himself. While Vincke and Verstuyft are chasing him and counting the corpses, Ledda is taking care of his employers.

Who’s in it. The Memory of a Killer stars Koen De Bouw as Eric Vincke, Werner De Smedt as Freddy Verstuyft, Jan Decleir as Angelo Ledda and Jo De Meyere as Baron Henri Gustave de Haeck, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Memory of a Killer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 The Memory of a Killer page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Memory of a Killer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Memory of a Killer (2003)?
In US, The Memory of a Killer 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 The Memory of a Killer worth watching?
The Memory of a Killer holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Memory of a Killer?
The Memory of a Killer stars Koen De Bouw, Werner De Smedt, Jan Decleir, Jo De Meyere and Filip Peeters.
When was The Memory of a Killer released?
The Memory of a Killer was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.