Lullaby to Kill (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1977, Lullaby to Kill is a mystery film directed by Kon Ichikawa, running about 144 minutes.
What it’s about. Kôsuke Kindaichi, a somewhat peculiar private detective, visits a remote town. He meets a police detective and they start to investigate an old unsolved murder. Then some murders happen. Kindaichi must find out about the past in order to reveal who the murderer is.
Who’s in it. Lullaby to Kill stars Koji Ishizaka as Kosuke Kindaichi, Keiko Kishi as Rika Aochi (proprietress of the Kamenoyu), Tomisaburô Wakayama as Insp. Isokawa and Akiko Nishina as Chie Bessho (Harue's daughter), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Lullaby to Kill has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lullaby to Kill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lullaby to Kill tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lullaby to Kill (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lullaby to Kill change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lullaby to Kill worth watching?
- Lullaby to Kill holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lullaby to Kill?
- Lullaby to Kill stars Koji Ishizaka, Keiko Kishi, Tomisaburô Wakayama, Akiko Nishina and Koji Kita.
- When was Lullaby to Kill released?
- Lullaby to Kill was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.