A Kiss Before Dying (1991)
Overview
Infatuated with the idea of becoming rich, college student Jonathan Corliss secretly dates Dorothy Carlsson to gain the approval of her wealthy father. When Dorothy tells Jonathan that she is pregnant and that her father will deny her inheritance if he finds out, Jonathan murders her, but he stages her death as a suicide. As Jonathan works his way onto Mr. Carlsson's payroll, Dorothy's twin sister, Ellen, investigates the apparent suicide.
Where to watch A Kiss Before Dying
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Italy | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Netherlands | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Mexico | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Claro video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Claro video |
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What is A Kiss Before Dying about?
Infatuated with the idea of becoming rich, college student Jonathan Corliss secretly dates Dorothy Carlsson to gain the approval of her wealthy father. When Dorothy tells Jonathan that she is pregnant and that her father will deny her inheritance if he finds out, Jonathan murders her, but he stages her death as a suicide. As Jonathan works his way onto Mr. Carlsson's payroll, Dorothy's twin sister, Ellen, investigates the apparent suicide. A Kiss Before Dying is a Mystery, Thriller, Crime movie, released on 1991-04-26, runtime 95 minutes.
Is A Kiss Before Dying worth watching?
TMDB users rate A Kiss Before Dying 5.6 out of 10 from 139 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch A Kiss Before Dying?
In the United States, A Kiss Before Dying can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
James Dearden
Cast
- Matt Dillon as Jonathan Corliss
- Sean Young as Ellen / Dorothy Carlsson
- Max von Sydow as Thor Carlsson
- Diane Ladd as Mrs. Corliss
- James Russo as Dan Corelli
- Adam Horovitz as Jay Faraday
- Martha Gehman as Patricia Farren
- Ben Browder as Tommy Roussell
- Briony Glassco as Waitress
- Galaxy Craze as Susie
- Joie Lee as Cathy
- Jim Fyfe as Terry Dieter
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