Winter Kills (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1979, Winter Kills is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by William Richert, running about 97 minutes. “Something funny is happening in WINTER KILLS. Take it seriously!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The younger brother of an assassinated US President is led down a rabbit hole of conspiracies and dead ends after learning of a man claiming to be the real shooter.
Who’s in it. Winter Kills stars Jeff Bridges as Nick Kegan, John Huston as Pa Kegan, Anthony Perkins as John Cerruti and Eli Wallach as Joe Diamond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Winter Kills has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Winter Kills page.
If you liked it. Fans of Winter Kills tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Winter Kills (1979)?
- In US, Winter Kills is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Winter Kills worth watching?
- Winter Kills holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Winter Kills?
- Winter Kills stars Jeff Bridges, John Huston, Anthony Perkins, Eli Wallach and Sterling Hayden.
- When was Winter Kills released?
- Winter Kills was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.