Killing Reagan (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2016, Killing Reagan is a drama and tv movie film directed by Rod Lurie, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Killing Reagan explores the events surrounding the assassination attempt on president Ronald Reagan by John Hinckley Jr. Based on the best-selling book, the film begins in the final months leading up to the 1980 presidential election, and explores the challenges Reagan faced to define himself as a leader. Meanwhile, an aimless and deranged Hinckley is unraveling, leading to the fateful day in March 1981 when these disparate figures collided.
Who’s in it. Killing Reagan stars Tim Matheson as Ronald Reagan, Cynthia Nixon as Nancy Reagan, Kyle S. More as John Hinckley Jr and Mike Pniewski as Jack Hinckley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Killing Reagan 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 Killing Reagan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Killing Reagan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Killing Reagan (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Killing Reagan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Killing Reagan worth watching?
- Killing Reagan holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Killing Reagan?
- Killing Reagan stars Tim Matheson, Cynthia Nixon, Kyle S. More, Mike Pniewski and Rebecca Tilney.
- When was Killing Reagan released?
- Killing Reagan was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.