A Time for Killing (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1967, A Time for Killing is a war and western film directed by Phil Karlson, running about 88 minutes. “Two violent men... and a violated woman!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the Civil War, Confederate soldiers escape from a Union prison and head for the Mexican border. Along the way, they kill a Union courier bearing the news that the war is over. Keeping the message a secret, the captain has his men go on and they soon find themselves in a battle with the Union search party who also is unaware of the war's end.
Who’s in it. A Time for Killing stars Glenn Ford as Tom Wolcott, George Hamilton as Dorrit Bentley, Inger Stevens as Emily Biddle and Paul Petersen as Blue Lake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, A Time for Killing has proved divisive with audiences.
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 A Time for Killing page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Time for Killing tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Time for Killing (1967)?
- In US, A Time for Killing 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 A Time for Killing worth watching?
- A Time for Killing holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Time for Killing?
- A Time for Killing stars Glenn Ford, George Hamilton, Inger Stevens, Paul Petersen and Todd Armstrong.
- When was A Time for Killing released?
- A Time for Killing was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.