A Killing Affair (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1985, A Killing Affair is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by David Saperstein, running about 100 minutes. “The dogs of hell walk the earth and the Devil strides beside” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Peter Weller stars as Baton Morris, a drifter suspected of murder, in this crime drama. A widow (Kathy Baker) living in West Virginia takes in the man (Weller) whom she believes murdered her husband. As she spends more time with him, she begins to fall for him, but continues to question whether or not she can trust him. Directed by David Saperstein and based on a novel by Robert Houston, A Killing Affair features twists and turns up until the end.
Who’s in it. A Killing Affair stars Peter Weller as Baston Morris, Kathy Baker as Maggie Gresham, John Glover as Sheb Sheppard and Rhetta Hughes as Vinia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Killing Affair has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $35K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Killing Affair page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Killing Affair tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Killing Affair (1985)?
- In US, A Killing Affair is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Killing Affair worth watching?
- A Killing Affair holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Killing Affair?
- A Killing Affair stars Peter Weller, Kathy Baker, John Glover, Rhetta Hughes and Amy Fields.
- When was A Killing Affair released?
- A Killing Affair was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.