The Honeymoon Killers

1970·Movie
1h 48min·R

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The Honeymoon Killers fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Scare7

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Visual Stylization5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Love is a bitch...Called Martha.

Martha Beck, an obese nurse who is desperately lonely, joins a "correspondence club" and finds a romantic pen pal in Ray Fernandez. Martha falls hard for Ray, and is intent on sticking with him even when she discovers he's a con man who seduces lonely single women, kills them and then takes their money. She poses as Ray's sister and joins Ray on a wild killing spree, fueled by her lingering concern that Ray will leave her for one of his marks.
True CrimeDark RomanceLow-BudgetBizarreBleakGrittyPsychological ThrillerBased on Real Events

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Honeymoon Killers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Honeymoon Killers legally?

The Honeymoon Killers is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Honeymoon Killers worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Honeymoon Killers rated?

RViolenceStrong languageSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Honeymoon Killers?

1 h 48 min

The Honeymoon Killers runs 1 h 48 min.

Is The Honeymoon Killers based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Honeymoon Killers?

Critics82
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate The Honeymoon Killers higher (82) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Honeymoon Killers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Honeymoon Killers?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Honeymoon Killers in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Honeymoon Killers use?

Death of a ChildBased on a True StoryThe LoadSerial KillerHot Guy, Ugly WifeBleak Abyss Retirement HomeWould Hurt a ChildCon ManInterplay of Sex and ViolencePolitically Incorrect VillainOh, Crap!Deliberately Monochromeand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for The Honeymoon Killers, including Death of a Child, Based on a True Story, The Load.

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