The Killing Fields
“Here, only the silent survive.”
New York Times reporter Sydney Schanberg is on assignment covering the Cambodian Civil War, with the help of local interpreter Dith Pran and American photojournalist Al Rockoff. When the U.S. Army pulls out amid escalating violence, Schanberg makes exit arrangements for Pran and his family. Pran, however, tells Schanberg he intends to stay in Cambodia to help cover the unfolding story — a decision he may regret as the Khmer Rouge rebels move in.
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Where is The Killing Fields streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Channel 4, Plex | — |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, SBS On Demand | — |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | — |
About The Killing Fields
The Killing Fields is a 1984 English-language drama, history and war film directed by Roland Joffé. The cast is led by Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, John Malkovich. It has a runtime of 2h 22m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
The Killing Fields was produced by Goldcrest, Enigma Productions, and International Film Investors and made in United Kingdom. It was released on November 23, 1984, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $14 million, it went on to gross $35 million worldwide.
- Director
- Roland Joffé
- Writers
- Bruce Robinson
- Release date
- November 23, 1984
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $14 million
- Box office
- $35 million
- Production
- Goldcrest, Enigma Productions, International Film Investors
The Killing Fields cast & crew
The Killing Fields was directed by Roland Joffé and written by Bruce Robinson.
The cast features Sam Waterston as Sydney Schanberg, Haing S. Ngor as Dith Pran, John Malkovich as Al Rockoff, Julian Sands as Jon Swain, Craig T. Nelson as Military Attaché, and Spalding Gray as U.S. Consul.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mike Oldfield, cinematography is by Chris Menges, and it was produced by David Puttnam.
Is The Killing Fields worth watching?
The Killing Fields holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 832 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 22m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and war, The Killing Fields is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Killing Fields
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Cast of The Killing Fields
Sam Waterston
Sydney Schanberg
Haing S. Ngor
Dith Pran
John Malkovich
Al Rockoff
Julian Sands
Jon Swain
Craig T. Nelson
Military Attaché
Spalding Gray
U.S. Consul
Bill Paterson
Dr. MacEntire
Athol Fugard
Dr. Sundesval
Graham Kennedy
Dougal
Katherine Krapum Chey
Ser Moeum (Pran's Wife)
Oliver Pierpaoli
Titony (Pran's Son)
Edward Entero Chey
Sarun
The Killing Fields — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Killing Fields in United States?
The Killing Fields is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Killing Fields on Kanopy?
Yes — The Killing Fields is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Killing Fields in?
The Killing Fields is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Russian, Khmer, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Killing Fields?
The Killing Fields runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).
▸What is The Killing Fields rated?
The Killing Fields is rated R. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 832 ratings.
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