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Killing for Love

2016·Movie
2h 11min

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Immersive world, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and a real life story

  • Ambiguity9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

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About

Love Is The Ultimate Weapon.

Derek and Nancy Haysom were brutally murdered in their house in Lynchburg, Virginia, on March 30, 1985. Suspicion fell on their daughter Elizabeth and her boyfriend Jens Söring. They flee to Europe, but are caught and extradited to the U.S. Elizabeth is sentenced to 90 years in jail for incitement to murder, Jens Söring to two life sentences. Karin Steinberger, Marcus Vetter and their team spent over three years researching this case, which achieved world-wide notoriety. They uncovered new evidence, including the fact none of the blood samples found at the scene of the crime belonged to Jens Söring.
True Crime DocumentaryLegal MysteryGerman Perspective on US JusticePsychological DramaInvestigative JournalismTragic Love StorySystemic Failure CritiqueEmotionally HeavyAmbiguous EndingBiographical Re-enactment

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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Killing for Love legally?

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Is Killing for Love worth watching?

76
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Killing for Love rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Killing for Love?

2 h 11 min

Killing for Love runs 2 h 11 min.

Is Killing for Love based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Killing for Love?

Critics100
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Killing for Love higher (100) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Killing for Love in?

GermanEnglish

It was made in German, with some English. Produced in Sweden, Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Denmark.

In how many countries can I watch Killing for Love?

4ATCHCLEC

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Killing for Love in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.