The Killing Jar (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1997, The Killing Jar is a thriller and drama film directed by Evan Crooke, running about 101 minutes. “Everyone has secrets. Some are more dangerous than others.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Michael Sanford and his wife move to his old town so he can take over the family business. However, gruesome murders of children start to happen. Meanwhile, Michael starts to become slowly insane, after he may have witnessed one of the murders and reports it to the police. Is he the murderer, or is it something of his past?
Who’s in it. The Killing Jar stars Brett Cullen as Michael Sanford, Tamlyn Tomita as Diane Sanford, Xander Berkeley and Tom Bower, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Killing Jar has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Killing Jar page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Killing Jar tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Killing Jar (1997)?
- In US, The Killing Jar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Killing Jar worth watching?
- The Killing Jar holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Killing Jar?
- The Killing Jar stars Brett Cullen, Tamlyn Tomita, Xander Berkeley, Tom Bower and Brion James.
- When was The Killing Jar released?
- The Killing Jar was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.