The Killing Time (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1987, The Killing Time is an action, thriller, mystery and romance film directed by Rick King, running about 94 minutes. “To commit the perfect murder, you need planning, guts, and luck. Practically nobody has luck.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a psychopath murders a man who was on his way to a job as a deputy sheriff in a small California town, he assumes the deputy's identity and arrives in town to start his new 'job'. What he doesn't know is that the recently appointed sheriff and his mistress are plotting to murder her evil husband—and blame it on the new deputy.
Who’s in it. The Killing Time stars Beau Bridges as Sam Wayburn, Kiefer Sutherland as The Stranger, Camelia Kath as Laura Winslow and Janet Carroll as Lila Daggett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Killing Time has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $500.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Killing Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Killing Time tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Killing Time (1987)?
- In US, The Killing Time is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, 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 The Killing Time worth watching?
- The Killing Time holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Killing Time?
- The Killing Time stars Beau Bridges, Kiefer Sutherland, Camelia Kath, Janet Carroll and Joe Don Baker.
- When was The Killing Time released?
- The Killing Time was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.