Murder Once Removed (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1971, Murder Once Removed is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Charles S. Dubin, running about 74 minutes. “The perfect crime was death by prescription!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Television thriller in which a scheming doctor murders once for love and then has to kill again to cover it up.
Who’s in it. Murder Once Removed stars John Forsythe as Dr. Ron Wellesley, Richard Kiley as Frank Manning, Reta Shaw as Nurse Regis and Wendell Burton as Fred Kramer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Murder Once Removed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murder Once Removed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder Once Removed tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder Once Removed (1971)?
- In US, Murder Once Removed is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Murder Once Removed worth watching?
- Murder Once Removed holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murder Once Removed?
- Murder Once Removed stars John Forsythe, Richard Kiley, Reta Shaw, Wendell Burton and Joseph Campanella.
- When was Murder Once Removed released?
- Murder Once Removed was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.