A Taste for Killing (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1992, A Taste for Killing is an action, thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Lou Antonio, running about 87 minutes. “They thought they made a friend for life. They were wrong” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two college students get a summer job on an offshore oil rig. They are soon approached by a co-worker who had earlier befriended them, and who now tries to draw them into a plot to murder the rig's crew chief.
Who’s in it. A Taste for Killing stars Michael Biehn as Bo Landry, Henry Thomas as Cary Sloan, Helen Cates as Tess Kennedy and Jason Bateman as Blaine Stockard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, A Taste for Killing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Taste for Killing page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Taste for Killing 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 A Taste for Killing (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Taste for Killing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Taste for Killing worth watching?
- A Taste for Killing holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Taste for Killing?
- A Taste for Killing stars Michael Biehn, Henry Thomas, Helen Cates, Jason Bateman and Blue Deckert.
- When was A Taste for Killing released?
- A Taste for Killing was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.