The Killing Floor (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1984, The Killing Floor is a drama and tv movie film directed by Bill Duke, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. During World War I, a poor black Southerner travels north to Chicago to get work in the city's slaughterhouses, where he becomes embroiled in the organized labor movement.
Who’s in it. The Killing Floor stars Moses Gunn as Heavy Williams, Alfre Woodard as Mattie, Dennis Farina as Supervisor and Clarence Felder as Bremer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Killing Floor sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Metrograph 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 The Killing Floor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Killing Floor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Killing Floor (1984)?
- In US, The Killing Floor is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor 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 The Killing Floor worth watching?
- The Killing Floor holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Killing Floor?
- The Killing Floor stars Moses Gunn, Alfre Woodard, Dennis Farina, Clarence Felder and Ted Levine.