A Kind of Murder 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Director
- Andy Goddard
- Network
- Killer Films
- Where to Stream
- Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Philo
What is A Kind of Murder?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "A Kind of Murder" (2016). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 16, 2016
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Killer Films
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.4/10 from 260 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~96 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Killer Films
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Title: A Kind of Murder.
Year: 2016.
Release Date: 12/16/2016 (US).
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime, Murder mystery, Psychological thriller.
Director: Andy Goddard.
Screenplay: Susan Boyd.
Based on: 1954 Patricia Highsmith novel The Blunderer.
Setting: 1960s New York.
Characters:
Walter Stackhouse: Rich, successful architect, unhappily married to Clara.
Clara: Beautiful but damaged wife of Walter.
Kimmel: A man suspected of brutally murdering his own wife.
Unnamed ruthless police detective.
Plot: Walter's desire to be free of Clara feeds his obsession with Kimmel. Their lives become intertwined. A detective becomes convinced he has found the murderer. Lines blur
Should you watch it?
“An architect's obsession with a murder case leads to a dangerous entanglement in 1960s New York.”
- Captures the atmospheric tension of 1960s New York City
- Explores the dark psychological intersection between a successful architect and a suspected killer
- Features a complex narrative centered on the blurred lines between innocence and criminal intent
- The film holds a mixed critical reception with a 50 percent approval rating on Kinobox
Watch it if you enjoy psychological crime dramas that examine the dark impulses of seemingly successful individuals.
This 96-minute film maintains a tense, dramatic tone suitable for mature audiences interested in character-driven thrillers.
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Streaming availability varies by region; you can check local platforms via the movie's official listing on The Movie Database.
Is A Kind of Murder worth watching?
The film currently holds a 50 percent rating on Kinobox, suggesting a divided reception that may appeal primarily to fans of the psychological thriller genre.
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The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-six minutes.
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A Kind of Murder is a standalone feature film released in 2016.
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