Born to Kill (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1947, Born to Kill is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Robert Wise, running about 92 minutes. “THE COLDEST KILLER A WOMAN EVER LOVED” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Helen Brent has just received a Reno divorce. That night, she discovers her neighbor Laury Palmer and a gentleman caller murdered in Palmer's home. The killer is her neighbor's other boyfriend Sam Wilde, an insanely jealous man who won't abide anyone "cutting in" on him.
Who’s in it. Born to Kill stars Claire Trevor as Helen Brent, Lawrence Tierney as Sam Wild, Walter Slezak as Matthew Arnett and Phillip Terry as Fred Grover, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Born to Kill has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Born to Kill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Born to Kill tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Born to Kill (1947)?
- In US, Born to Kill is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Born to Kill worth watching?
- Born to Kill holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Born to Kill?
- Born to Kill stars Claire Trevor, Lawrence Tierney, Walter Slezak, Phillip Terry and Audrey Long.
- When was Born to Kill released?
- Born to Kill was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.