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Killer's Kiss

1955·Movie
1h 8min
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes83%58%

Where to watch

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Killer's Kiss fingerprint

A touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Violence6

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Her Soft Mouth Was The Road To Sin-Smeared Violence!

Davey Gordon, a New York City boxer at the end of his career, falls for dancer Gloria Price. However, their budding relationship is interrupted by Gloria's violent boss, Vincent Rapallo, who has eyes for Gloria. The two decide to skip town, but before they can, Vincent and his thugs abduct Gloria, and Davey is forced to search for her among the most squalid corners of the city, with his enemy hiding in the shadows.
Film NoirTragic RomanceDownbeatAtmosphericGrittySmall-ScaleBlack and WhiteUrbanPsychologicalHopeful ending

Crew

Directed by:
Stanley Kubrick, Ernest Nukanen
Written by:
Stanley Kubrick, Howard Sackler
Produced by:
Stanley Kubrick, Ira Marvin, Morris Bousel
Composed by:
Stanley Kubrick, Gerald Fried, Gerald Fried

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Killer's Kiss legally?

YouTube TVMUBIFlixFlingFawesomeScreenPixScreenPix Amazon Channel MometuTubi TV

Killer's Kiss is included with a subscription to YouTube TV, MUBI, and FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Fawesome, and Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Killer's Kiss worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Killer's Kiss rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Killer's Kiss?

1 h 8 min

Killer's Kiss runs 1 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Killer's Kiss?

Critics83
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate Killer's Kiss higher (83) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Killer's Kiss in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Killer's Kiss?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Killer's Kiss in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Killer's Kiss use?

Beauty Is Never TarnishedMan Bites ManHow We Got HereSurprisingly Happy EndingDream SequenceHitler CamMurder by MistakeSoft GlassDeus Ax MachinaHong Kong DubP.O.V. CamSame Language Duband 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for Killer's Kiss, including Beauty Is Never Tarnished, Man Bites Man, How We Got Here.