Killing Them Softly
2012, English. Directed by Andrew Dominik.
In America you're on your own.
Jackie Cogan is an enforcer hired to restore order after three dumb guys rob a Mob protected card game, causing the local criminal economy to collapse.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 2,529 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Killing Them Softly
Killing Them Softly is streaming on Lionsgate+ and Howdy in India.
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Details
- Released
- 30 July 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Andrew Dominik
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $38M
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What Killing Them Softly is based on
Killing Them Softly is based on Cogan's Trade, a 1974 novel by George V. Higgins.
Novel · 1974
Cogan's Trade
By George V. Higgins
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Killing Them Softly: quick answers
Is Killing Them Softly worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 2,529 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Killing Them Softly?
Killing Them Softly runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Killing Them Softly have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Killing Them Softly. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Killing Them Softly parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Killing Them Softly is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Killing Them Softly on?
Killing Them Softly is streaming on Lionsgate+ and Howdy in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Killing Them Softly?
If you liked Killing Them Softly, try Layer Cake, Drive, Blue Ruin.
Who directed Killing Them Softly?
Killing Them Softly (2012) was directed by Andrew Dominik and stars Brad Pitt, Richard Jenkins, Ray Liotta.
What is Killing Them Softly based on?
Killing Them Softly is based on Cogan's Trade, a 1974 novel by George V. Higgins.