---
title: "If Looks Could Kill"
year: 1991
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/if-looks-could-kill-1991"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 22434
imdb_id: "tt0102095"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 185
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# If Looks Could Kill (1991) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/if-looks-could-kill-1991

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

If Looks Could Kill is a 1991 American action comedy film directed by William Dear from a screenplay by Darren Star and a story by Fred Dekker. The film stars Richard Grieco as a high school student. In the film, Michael Corben, along with the rest of his high school French class, sets out for a trip to France when he is mistaken for an agent of the same name. He is besieged by both the good guys and the bad guys. British Intelligence outfits him with a series of James-Bond-like gizmos, and Steranko sends more would-be assassins after him. The central conflict questions whether Michael can stop the evil Steranko's plans for European domination. The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-eight minutes and carries a PG-13 rating.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel | YouTube Free | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: William Dear
- **Networks / Studios**: Warner Bros. Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Richard Grieco** as *Michael Corben*
- **Gabrielle Anwar** as *Mariska*
- **Roger Rees** as *Augustus Steranko*
- **Linda Hunt** as *Ilsa Grunt*
- **Robin Bartlett** as *Patricia Grober*
- **Carole Davis** as *Areola Canasta*
- **Geraldine James** as *Vendetta Galante*
- **Michael Siberry** as *Richardson*
- **Roger Daltrey** as *Blade*
- **Frederick Coffin** as *Lt. Col. Larabee*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch If Looks Could Kill online?
If Looks Could Kill is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel, YouTube Free. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is If Looks Could Kill worth watching?
If Looks Could Kill holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 185 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie If Looks Could Kill and when was it released?
If Looks Could Kill is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 1991. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed If Looks Could Kill?
If Looks Could Kill was directed by William Dear.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [If Looks Could Kill — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/22434)
- [If Looks Could Kill (1991) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102095/fullcredits/)
- [If Looks Could Kill (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/If_Looks_Could_Kill_(film))
- [If Looks Could Kill](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [If Looks Could Kill (1991) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/22434-if-looks-could-kill/cast)
- [If Looks Could Kill (1991)](https://btmulu.cyou/)

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