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Kiss of Death

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1995 | 101 min | Crime, Thriller, Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved GoodFellas or The Equalizer, start here.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect violence.

Jimmy Kilmartin's an ex-con who's trying to go straight. But he can't say no to a quick driving job because his so-called friend's life is threatened. The job is for Little Junior Brown, a violent and powerful villain. When things go wrong, Jimmy is left to do the time, and his whole life is turned upside-down, but if that wasn't enough, the cops won't leave Jimmy alone when he gets out... They want Little Junior Brown.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    68% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $15 million worldwide on a $40 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 68K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Barbet Schroeder

  • David CarusoJimmy Kilmartin
  • Nicolas CageLittle Junior Brown
  • Samuel L. JacksonCalvin Hart
  • Helen HuntBev Kilmartin
  • Kathryn ErbeRosie Kilmartin
  • Stanley TucciFrank Zioli
  • Michael RapaportRonnie Gannon
  • Ving RhamesOmar
  • Philip Baker HallBig Junior Brown
  • Anthony HealdJack Gold