License to Kill (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1986, License to Kill is a thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Jud Taylor, running about 96 minutes. “He is their only hope for justice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A grieving family whose daughter was killed in a car crash with a drunken driver is outraged and frustrated as they encounter the inevitable bureaucratic delays in bringing the case to trial. Once in the courtroom, they are horror-stricken as the young, hard-pressed district attorney seems unable to overcome the technicalities and maneuverings that the driver's attorney uses to keep his client out of jail and still on the streets as a legal driver. When the judge is forced to rule time and again in favor of the defense, it appears that the driver might escape punishment altogether.
Who’s in it. License to Kill stars James Farentino as John Peterson, Don Murray as Tom Fiske, Denzel Washington as Martin Sawyer and Penny Fuller as Judith Peterson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, License to Kill has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch License to Kill page.
If you liked it. Fans of License to Kill tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch License to Kill (1986)?
- In US, License to Kill is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is License to Kill worth watching?
- License to Kill holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in License to Kill?
- License to Kill stars James Farentino, Don Murray, Denzel Washington, Penny Fuller and Millie Perkins.
- When was License to Kill released?
- License to Kill was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.