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Shoot to Kill

1990Show1 season2 episodesTV-PG

Drama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

A reconstruction of the events that led to the 1984–86 Stalker Inquiry into the shooting of six terrorist suspects in Northern Ireland in 1982 by a specialist unit of the Royal Ulster Constabulary.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing
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Crew

Directors
Peter Kosminsky
Written by
Michael Eaton
Produced by
Nigel Stafford-Clark
Music by
Rachel Portman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 3, 1990 · June 4, 1990 · Ended

First aired
June 3, 1990
Last aired
June 4, 1990
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 2 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

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Questions about Shoot to Kill

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Shoot to Kill worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Shoot to Kill okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Shoot to Kill?

7 h

About 7 hours: 2 episodes in 1 season of about 212 minutes each, aired from 1990 to 1990.

Will I feel good after watching Shoot to Kill?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.