The Rosary Murders (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1987, The Rosary Murders is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Fred Walton, running about 105 minutes. “God works in mysterious ways. Man works in the deadliest.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A killer of Detroit clergy confesses to a priest, who turns sleuth because he cannot tell the police.
Who’s in it. The Rosary Murders stars Donald Sutherland as Father Robert Koesler, Charles Durning as Father Ted Nabors, Belinda Bauer as Pat Lennon and Josef Sommer as Lieutenant Koznicki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Rosary Murders has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rosary Murders page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rosary Murders tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rosary Murders (1987)?
- In US, The Rosary Murders is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rosary Murders worth watching?
- The Rosary Murders holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rosary Murders?
- The Rosary Murders stars Donald Sutherland, Charles Durning, Belinda Bauer, Josef Sommer and James Murtaugh.
- When was The Rosary Murders released?
- The Rosary Murders was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.