Anatomy of a Murder (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1959, Anatomy of a Murder is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Otto Preminger, running about 161 minutes. “No search of human emotions has ever probed so deeply, so truthfully as… Anatomy of a Murder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Semi-retired Michigan lawyer Paul Biegler takes the case of Army Lt. Manion, who murdered a local innkeeper after his wife claimed that he raped her. Over the course of an extensive trial, Biegler parries with District Attorney Lodwick and out-of-town prosecutor Claude Dancer to set his client free, but his case rests on the victim's mysterious business partner, who's hiding a dark secret.
Who’s in it. Anatomy of a Murder stars James Stewart as Paul Biegler, Lee Remick as Laura Manion, Ben Gazzara as Lt. Frederick Manion and Arthur O'Connell as Parnell Emmett McCarthy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Anatomy of a Murder has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Anatomy of a Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anatomy of a Murder tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anatomy of a Murder (1959)?
- In US, Anatomy of a Murder is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Anatomy of a Murder worth watching?
- Anatomy of a Murder holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Anatomy of a Murder?
- Anatomy of a Murder stars James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, Arthur O'Connell and Eve Arden.
- When was Anatomy of a Murder released?
- Anatomy of a Murder was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 161 minutes.