Kansas City (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1996, Kansas City is a thriller, drama, crime and music film directed by Robert Altman, running about 116 minutes. “Kansas City, 1934. Anything could happen here. One night it did.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A pair of kidnappings expose the complex power dynamics within the corrupt and unpredictable workings of 1930s Kansas City.
Who’s in it. Kansas City stars Jennifer Jason Leigh as Blondie O'Hara, Miranda Richardson as Carolyn Stilton, Harry Belafonte as Seldom Seen and Michael Murphy as Henry Stilton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Kansas City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Kansas City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kansas City tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kansas City (1996)?
- In US, Kansas City is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Kansas City worth watching?
- Kansas City holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kansas City?
- Kansas City stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Miranda Richardson, Harry Belafonte, Michael Murphy and Dermot Mulroney.
- When was Kansas City released?
- Kansas City was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.