To Die For (1995): cast, story & where to watch

1995 · Film · ★ 6.6

To Die For poster

Released in 1995, To Die For is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Gus Van Sant, running about 106 minutes. “All she wanted was a little attention” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Suzanne Stone wants to be a world-famous news anchor and she is willing to do anything to get what she wants. What she lacks in intelligence, she makes up for in cold determination and diabolical wiles. As she pursues her goal with relentless focus, she is forced to destroy anything and anyone that may stand in her way, regardless of the ultimate cost or means necessary.

Who’s in it. To Die For stars Nicole Kidman as Suzanne Stone, Matt Dillon as Larry Maretto, Joaquin Phoenix as Jimmy Emmett and Casey Affleck as Russel Hines, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, To Die For has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads 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 To Die For page.

If you liked it. Fans of To Die For tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch To Die For (1995)?
In US, To Die For is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 To Die For worth watching?
To Die For holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in To Die For?
To Die For stars Nicole Kidman, Matt Dillon, Joaquin Phoenix, Casey Affleck and Alison Folland.
When was To Die For released?
To Die For was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.