Killing American Style (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1988, Killing American Style is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Amir Shervan, running about 101 minutes. “His family is terrorized as he takes matters into his own hands...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gang of hot headed brutes lead by Tony Stone and sexual sadist John Lynch execute a robbery with some inside help. A bloody shoot-out with the LAPD ensues and the criminals are apprehended. After a brief stint in the slammer, the gang escapes a prison-bus with the help of Tony s brother Jesse who is critically wounded in the process. He needs a doctor, fast. A hospital visit too risky, they seek out other options. Now on the run, they commandeer a palatial residence, taking hostages. All - American good guy John Morgan returns home becoming a pawn; sent out to retrieve the doctor.
Who’s in it. Killing American Style stars Robert Z'Dar as Tony Stone, Jim Brown as Lt. Sunset, Harold Diamond as John Morgan and Joselito Rescober as Dr. Fuji, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Killing American Style has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Killing American Style page.
If you liked it. Fans of Killing American Style tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Killing American Style (1988)?
- In US, Killing American Style is available to stream on YouTube TV, Eternal Family and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Killing American Style worth watching?
- Killing American Style holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Killing American Style?
- Killing American Style stars Robert Z'Dar, Jim Brown, Harold Diamond, Joselito Rescober and John Lynch.
- When was Killing American Style released?
- Killing American Style was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.