Dressed to Kill (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1980, Dressed to Kill is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Brian De Palma, running about 105 minutes. “The Latest Fashion In Murder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After witnessing a mysterious woman brutally slay a homemaker, prostitute Liz Blake finds herself trapped in a dangerous situation. While the police thinks she is the murderer, the real killer is intent on silencing her only witness.
Who’s in it. Dressed to Kill stars Michael Caine as Doctor Robert Elliott, Angie Dickinson as Kate Miller, Nancy Allen as Liz Blake and Keith Gordon as Peter Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Dressed to Kill has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $31.9M at the box office.
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 Dressed to Kill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dressed to Kill tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dressed to Kill (1980)?
- In US, Dressed to Kill 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 Dressed to Kill worth watching?
- Dressed to Kill holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dressed to Kill?
- Dressed to Kill stars Michael Caine, Angie Dickinson, Nancy Allen, Keith Gordon and Dennis Franz.
- When was Dressed to Kill released?
- Dressed to Kill was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.