Love Can Be Murder (1992): cast, story & where to watch

1992 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1992, Love Can Be Murder is a comedy, fantasy, mystery and tv movie film directed by Jack Bender, running about 86 minutes.

What it’s about. Elizabeth Bentley is a successful lawyer who suddenly has some "punkish" daydreams of being "Rambo" right around the time her clueless boyfriend Brad asks her to marry him. After a therapy session, she quits her job to the surprise of her family and Brad, and goes into the detective business, opening her own private-eye office. Unfortunately, the ghost of the private-eye who owned the office still lingers and Elizabeth's the only one who can see or hear him. At first, she becomes an unwilling partner in Nick Peyton's unfinished investigation, but then she finds herself falling for the salty, but dead, guy.

Who’s in it. Love Can Be Murder stars Jaclyn Smith as Elizabeth Bentley, Corbin Bernsen as Nick Peyton, Tom Bower as Mike Riordan and Doug Hale as Edmund Carlyle, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Love Can Be Murder 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 Love Can Be Murder page.

If you liked it. Fans of Love Can Be Murder tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Love Can Be Murder (1992)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love Can Be Murder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Love Can Be Murder worth watching?
Love Can Be Murder holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Love Can Be Murder?
Love Can Be Murder stars Jaclyn Smith, Corbin Bernsen, Tom Bower, Doug Hale and Cliff DeYoung.
When was Love Can Be Murder released?
Love Can Be Murder was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.