

If Looks Could Kill
“He's having the adventure of someone else's life.”
Michael Corben, along with the rest of his high-school French class, sets out for a trip to France when he is mistaken for an agent of the same name. He is beseiged by both the good guys and the bad guys. British Intelligence outfits him with a series of James-Bond-like gizmos, and Steranko sends more would-be assassins after him. Can Michael stop the evil Steranko's plans for European domination?
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About If Looks Could Kill
If Looks Could Kill is a 1991 English-language action and comedy film directed by William Dear. The cast is led by Richard Grieco, Gabrielle Anwar, Roger Rees. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 200 ratings.
If Looks Could Kill was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 15, 1991, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $8 million worldwide.
- Director
- William Dear
- Writers
- Darren Star, Fred Dekker
- Release date
- March 15, 1991
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $8 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
If Looks Could Kill cast & crew
If Looks Could Kill was directed by William Dear and written by Darren Star and Fred Dekker.
The cast features Richard Grieco as Michael Corben, Gabrielle Anwar as Mariska, Roger Rees as Augustus Steranko, Linda Hunt as Ilsa Grunt, Robin Bartlett as Patricia Grober, and Carole Davis as Areola Canasta.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Foster and cinematography is by Douglas Milsome.
Is If Looks Could Kill worth watching?
If Looks Could Kill holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 177 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action and comedy, If Looks Could Kill is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of If Looks Could Kill

Richard Grieco
Michael Corben

Gabrielle Anwar
Mariska

Roger Rees
Augustus Steranko

Linda Hunt
Ilsa Grunt

Robin Bartlett
Patricia Grober

Carole Davis
Areola Canasta

Geraldine James
Vendetta Galante

Michael Siberry
Richardson

Roger Daltrey
Blade

Frederick Coffin
Lt. Col. Larabee

Tom Rack
Zigesfeld
Oliver Dear
Kent
If Looks Could Kill — FAQs
▸Where can I watch If Looks Could Kill in United States?
If Looks Could Kill is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is If Looks Could Kill in?
If Looks Could Kill is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is If Looks Could Kill?
If Looks Could Kill runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
▸What is If Looks Could Kill rated?
If Looks Could Kill is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 177 ratings.











