Murder in Mind (1997): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1997, Murder in Mind is a thriller film directed by Andrew Morahan, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. The L.A. police find two bodies in a fancy house and suspect the wife of one victim. Dr. Ellis, a hypnotherapist, takes her back in time; with the police listening, a pattern of spousal abuse emerges. When each trance ends, however, the woman, Carolyn Walker, wonders if those repressed memories are true. Dr. Ellis guides her through her trial, testifies himself, and continues treatment after the verdict is in. Carolyn's memory and well-being get worse after the trial, not better. She misses some therapy sessions, and Dr. Ellis comes to see her at home. Snatches of memory come and go. Can he help her remember what really happened? Are the cops satisfied justice has been done?

Who’s in it. Murder in Mind stars Nigel Hawthorne as Dr. Ellis, Jimmy Smits as Peter Walker, Mary-Louise Parker as Caroline Walker and Jason Scott Lee as Holloway, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Murder in Mind 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 Murder in Mind page.

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