A Killing in a Small Town (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1990, A Killing in a Small Town is a drama and tv movie film directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The gory ax-murder of one mousy, suburban Texas housewife by another is nearly as shocking as the excuse offered by the bespectacled defendant's attorney: self-defense. Could it be so?
Who’s in it. A Killing in a Small Town stars Barbara Hershey as Candy Morrison, Brian Dennehy as Ed Reivers, John Terry as Stan Blankenship and Richard Gilliland as Dale Morrison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, A Killing in a Small Town has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Killing in a Small Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Killing in a Small Town tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Killing in a Small Town (1990)?
- In GB, A Killing in a Small Town is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Killing in a Small Town worth watching?
- A Killing in a Small Town holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Killing in a Small Town?
- A Killing in a Small Town stars Barbara Hershey, Brian Dennehy, John Terry, Richard Gilliland and Lee Garlington.