A Kiss Before Dying
1991, English. Directed by James Dearden.
Loving him was easy. Trusting him was deadly.
Infatuated with the idea of becoming rich, college student Jonathan Corliss secretly dates Dorothy Carlsson to gain the approval of her wealthy father. When Dorothy tells Jonathan that she is pregnant and that her father will deny her inheritance if he finds out, Jonathan murders her, but he stages her death as a suicide. As Jonathan works his way onto Mr. Carlsson's payroll, Dorothy's twin sister, Ellen, investigates the apparent suicide.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- James DeardenDirector
- Matt DillonJonathan Corliss
- Sean YoungEllen / Dorothy Carlsson
- Max von SydowThor Carlsson
- Diane LaddMrs. Corliss
- James RussoDan Corelli
- Adam HorovitzJay Faraday
- Martha GehmanPatricia Farren
- Ben BrowderTommy Roussell
- Briony GlasscoWaitress
- Galaxy CrazeSusie
- Joie LeeCathy
- Jim FyfeTerry Dieter
Details
- Released
- 26 April 1991
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- James Dearden
- Box office
- $15M
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What A Kiss Before Dying is based on
A Kiss Before Dying is based on A Kiss Before Dying (1953) by Ira Levin, published by Simon & Schuster.
1953
A Kiss Before Dying
By Ira Levin
Published by Simon & Schuster
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A Kiss Before Dying: quick answers
Is A Kiss Before Dying worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 139 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Kiss Before Dying?
A Kiss Before Dying runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does A Kiss Before Dying have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Kiss Before Dying. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Kiss Before Dying parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Kiss Before Dying is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Kiss Before Dying on?
A Kiss Before Dying isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Kiss Before Dying?
If you liked A Kiss Before Dying, try The Two Jakes, Ca$h, Awake.
Who directed A Kiss Before Dying?
A Kiss Before Dying (1991) was directed by James Dearden and stars Matt Dillon, Sean Young, Max von Sydow.
What is A Kiss Before Dying based on?
A Kiss Before Dying is based on A Kiss Before Dying (1953) by Ira Levin, published by Simon & Schuster.