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title: "Murder Ordained"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/murder-ordained-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 357927
imdb_id: "tt0093583"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 185
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Murder Ordained (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/murder-ordained-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Murder Ordained.
Year: 1987.
Release Date: 05/03/1987 (US).
Format: TV Movie / Television miniseries.
Original Network: CBS.
Genres: Crime, Drama, TV Movie.
Runtime: 3h 5m.
Director/Co-writer: Mike Robe.
Cast: Keith Carradine, JoBeth Williams, Kathy Bates, Terry Kinney (as Reverend Tom Bird), Johnny Galecki, John Goodman.
Plot/Basis: Based on actual events in Emporia, Kansas in 1983. Tells the story of trooper John Rule.
Plot Details: A minister (Reverend Tom Bird) is unhappy in his marriage and has an affair with a church employee (his secretary). The employee is also married and has affairs, but her husband is unwilling to divorce her. The minister

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mike Robe
- **Networks / Studios**: Interscope Communications, Braun Entertainment Group, CBS Entertainment Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Keith Carradine** as *Trooper John Rule*
- **JoBeth Williams** as *Lorna Anderson*
- **Kathy Bates** as *Bobbi Birk*
- **Guy Boyd** as *Mike Buckley*
- **Terence Knox** as *Martin Anderson*
- **Darrell Larson** as *Ronald Stark*
- **John Goodman** as *Hugh Rayburn*
- **Annabella Price** as *Sandy Bird*
- **Robert Harper** as *Warren*
- **Margot Rose** as *Nancy Horst*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Murder Ordained online?
Murder Ordained is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Murder Ordained worth watching?
Murder Ordained holds a community rating of 5.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Murder Ordained and when was it released?
Murder Ordained is a feature film with a runtime of 185 minutes. It was released in 1987. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Murder Ordained?
Murder Ordained was directed by Mike Robe.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Murder Ordained — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/357927)
- [Murder Ordained (TV Series 1987)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/47847-murder-ordained)
- [Murder Ordained (TV Movie 1987) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093583/fullcredits/)
- [프라임 비디오: Murder Ordained](https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0L8HQOTB81YDIV0O1I132SBQ2U)

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