Murder, My Sweet (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1944, Murder, My Sweet is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Edward Dmytryk, running about 95 minutes. “Haunted by a lovely face... hunted for another's crime!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being hired to find an ex-con's former girlfriend, Philip Marlowe is drawn into a deeply complex web of mystery and deceit.
Who’s in it. Murder, My Sweet stars Dick Powell as Philip Marlowe, Claire Trevor as Helen Grayle, Anne Shirley as Ann Grayle and Mike Mazurki as Joe "Moose" Malloy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Murder, My Sweet has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max and Artiflix 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 Murder, My Sweet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder, My Sweet tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder, My Sweet (1944)?
- In US, Murder, My Sweet is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Murder, My Sweet worth watching?
- Murder, My Sweet holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Murder, My Sweet?
- Murder, My Sweet stars Dick Powell, Claire Trevor, Anne Shirley, Mike Mazurki and Miles Mander.
- When was Murder, My Sweet released?
- Murder, My Sweet was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.