The Kiss (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1988, The Kiss is a thriller, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Pen Densham, running about 101 minutes. “Don't do it with your eyes closed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the death of her mother, a teenage girl is faced with bizarre supernatural occurrences when her mother's estranged sister arrives and begins to infiltrate her and her father's lives.
Who’s in it. The Kiss stars Meredith Salenger as Amy Halloran, Joanna Pacula as Felice Dunbar, Mimi Kuzyk as Brenda and Nicholas Kilbertus as Jack Halloran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Kiss has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kiss page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kiss tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kiss (1988)?
- In CA, The Kiss is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Kiss worth watching?
- The Kiss holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kiss?
- The Kiss stars Meredith Salenger, Joanna Pacula, Mimi Kuzyk, Nicholas Kilbertus and Sabrina Boudot.
- When was The Kiss released?
- The Kiss was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.