License to Kill
1986, English. Directed by Jud Taylor.
He is their only hope for justice.
A grieving family whose daughter was killed in a car crash with a drunken driver is outraged and frustrated as they encounter the inevitable bureaucratic delays in bringing the case to trial. Once in the courtroom, they are horror-stricken as the young, hard-pressed district attorney seems unable to overcome the technicalities and maneuverings that the driver's attorney uses to keep his client out of jail and still on the streets as a legal driver. When the judge is forced to rule time and again in favor of the defense, it appears that the driver might escape punishment altogether.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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License to Kill is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jud TaylorDirector
- James FarentinoJohn Peterson
- Penny FullerJudith Peterson
- Don MurrayTom Fiske
- Millie PerkinsMary Fiske
- Ari MeyersAmy Peterson
- Donald MoffatHoward Webster
- Jacqueline BrookesJudge Miriam Roth
- Kristen VigardLynne Peterson
- Denzel WashingtonMartin Sawyer
- George MartinSteve
- John M. JacksonOfficer Caskey
- Josef RainerReece Campbell
Details
- Released
- 16 December 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William A. Schwartz, Mike Robe
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License to Kill: quick answers
Is License to Kill worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is License to Kill?
License to Kill runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does License to Kill have a post-credits scene?
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License to Kill parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is License to Kill on?
License to Kill is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like License to Kill?
If you liked License to Kill, try Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story, Hello Sister, Goodbye Life, TalhotBlond.
Who directed License to Kill?
License to Kill (1986) was directed by Jud Taylor and stars James Farentino, Penny Fuller, Don Murray.