Apprentice to Murder (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1988, Apprentice to Murder is a horror and mystery film directed by Ralph L. Thomas, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Pennsylvania, 1928. Billy Kelly, a sixteen-year old boy, meets a mysterious traveler claiming he's the messenger of God. Falling under under the spell of this "doctor" Reese, he will soon discover Reese has murderous plans for his future. Based on a true story.
Who’s in it. Apprentice to Murder stars Donald Sutherland as John Reese, Chad Lowe as Billy Kelly, Mia Sara as Alice Spangler and Knut Husebø as Lars Hoeglin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Apprentice to Murder has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $466.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Apprentice to Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Apprentice to Murder tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Apprentice to Murder (1988)?
- In US, Apprentice to Murder is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Apprentice to Murder worth watching?
- Apprentice to Murder holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Apprentice to Murder?
- Apprentice to Murder stars Donald Sutherland, Chad Lowe, Mia Sara, Knut Husebø and Rutanya Alda.
- When was Apprentice to Murder released?
- Apprentice to Murder was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.