Autopsy (1975): cast, story & where to watch

1975 · Film · ★ 5.7

Autopsy poster

Released in 1975, Autopsy is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Armando Crispino, running about 100 minutes. “It'll take you... apart!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A series of random suicides in Rome, Italy are attributed to a heatwave, but a young pathologist named Simona—who is working on a thesis about murders disguised as suicides—suspects otherwise. When a young girl associated with Simona's playboy father ends up dead in another apparent suicide, Simona teams up with the girl's priest brother to prove she was murdered and track down the unknown serial killer.

Who’s in it. Autopsy stars Mimsy Farmer as Simona Sanna, Barry Primus as Father Paul Lenox, Ray Lovelock as Riccardo and Carlo Cataneo as Lello Sanna, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Autopsy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and Full Moon Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Autopsy page.

If you liked it. Fans of Autopsy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Autopsy (1975)?
In US, Autopsy is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and Full Moon Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Autopsy worth watching?
Autopsy holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Autopsy?
Autopsy stars Mimsy Farmer, Barry Primus, Ray Lovelock, Carlo Cataneo and Angela Goodwin.
When was Autopsy released?
Autopsy was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.