A Kiss Before Dying
“Loving him was easy. Trusting him was deadly.”
Infatuated with the idea of becoming rich, college student Jonathan Corliss secretly dates Dorothy Carlsson to gain the approval of her wealthy father. When Dorothy tells Jonathan that she is pregnant and that her father will deny her inheritance if he finds out, Jonathan murders her, but he stages her death as a suicide. As Jonathan works his way onto Mr. Carlsson's payroll, Dorothy's twin sister, Ellen, investigates the apparent suicide.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | MGM Amazon Channel | — |
| Australia | MGM Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | MGM Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About A Kiss Before Dying
A Kiss Before Dying is a 1991 English-language mystery, thriller and crime film directed by James Dearden. The cast is led by Matt Dillon, Sean Young, Max von Sydow. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 5.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
A Kiss Before Dying was produced by Kellgate Limited, Universal Pictures, and Initial Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on April 26, 1991, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $15 million worldwide.
- Director
- James Dearden
- Writers
- James Dearden
- Release date
- April 26, 1991
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Box office
- $15 million
- Production
- Kellgate Limited, Universal Pictures, Initial Pictures
A Kiss Before Dying cast & crew
A Kiss Before Dying was directed by James Dearden and written by James Dearden.
The cast features Matt Dillon as Jonathan Corliss, Sean Young as Ellen / Dorothy Carlsson, Max von Sydow as Thor Carlsson, Diane Ladd as Mrs. Corliss, James Russo as Dan Corelli, and Adam Horovitz as Jay Faraday.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Howard Shore, cinematography is by Mike Southon, and it was produced by Robert Lawrence and Eric Fellner.
Is A Kiss Before Dying worth watching?
A Kiss Before Dying holds an audience score of 5.6/10 from 133 ratings, a more divisive mystery films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy mystery, thriller, and crime, A Kiss Before Dying is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of A Kiss Before Dying
Matt Dillon
Jonathan Corliss
Sean Young
Ellen / Dorothy Carlsson
Max von Sydow
Thor Carlsson
Diane Ladd
Mrs. Corliss
James Russo
Dan Corelli
Adam Horovitz
Jay Faraday
Martha Gehman
Patricia Farren
Ben Browder
Tommy Roussell
Briony Glassco
Waitress
Galaxy Craze
Susie
Joie Lee
Cathy
Jim Fyfe
Terry Dieter
A Kiss Before Dying — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Kiss Before Dying in United States?
A Kiss Before Dying is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is A Kiss Before Dying in?
A Kiss Before Dying is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Kiss Before Dying?
A Kiss Before Dying runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is A Kiss Before Dying rated?
A Kiss Before Dying is rated R. It holds a 5.6/10 audience score from 133 ratings.
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