Quiet Killer (1992): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1992, Quiet Killer is a thriller and tv movie film directed by Sheldon Larry, running about 90 minutes. “The people of New York City face certain death. Dr. Nora Hart has five days to save them.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. On her way home in a plane to New York, the teenage Sarah gets very ill. She realizes too late that it's more than a cold and with her parents still on vacation, she breaks down in the middle of the street and dies shortly after in a hospital -- by the plague, as the terrified coroners find out. While trying to keep this from the public to avoid a panic, epidemic commissioner Dr. Nora Hart has to investigate Sarah's identity and find everyone who had contact with her. If she misses a single person, the plague could kill half the city in a few days!

Who’s in it. Quiet Killer stars Kate Jackson as Dr. Nora Hart, Al Waxman as Mayor Andy Carmichael, Jeffrey Nordling as Dr. Jake Prescott and Chip Zien as Dr. Lionel Katz, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Quiet Killer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Quiet Killer page.

If you liked it. Fans of Quiet Killer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.