Crimetime (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.1

Released in 1996, Crimetime is a thriller and crime film directed by George Sluizer, running about 118 minutes. “Killing was his obsession. Fame was his reward...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The star of a TV crime reenactment show becomes caught up in the mind of the killer he is playing.
Who’s in it. Crimetime stars Stephen Baldwin as Bobby Mahon, Pete Postlethwaite as Sidney, Sadie Frost as Val and Geraldine Chaplin as Thelma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Crimetime has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and 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 Crimetime page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crimetime tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crimetime (1996)?
- In US, Crimetime is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and 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 Crimetime worth watching?
- Crimetime holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crimetime?
- Crimetime stars Stephen Baldwin, Pete Postlethwaite, Sadie Frost, Geraldine Chaplin and Karen Black.
- When was Crimetime released?
- Crimetime was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.
