Death Sentence (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1974, Death Sentence is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by E.W. Swackhamer, running about 74 minutes. “She's a juror in a murder trial but she suspects they've got the wrong man - and that could be her own... DEATH SENTENCE” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A juror on a murder trial begins to believe that the man charged with the crime is innocent — and that the real killer is her own husband.
Who’s in it. Death Sentence stars Cloris Leachman as Susan Davies, Laurence Luckinbill as Don Davies, Nick Nolte as John Healy and Alan Oppenheimer as Lubell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Death Sentence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, IndieFlix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Sentence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Sentence tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death Sentence (1974)?
- In US, Death Sentence is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and IndieFlix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death Sentence worth watching?
- Death Sentence holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Sentence?
- Death Sentence stars Cloris Leachman, Laurence Luckinbill, Nick Nolte, Alan Oppenheimer and William Schallert.
- When was Death Sentence released?
- Death Sentence was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.