Dressed to Kill (1980)

Kernel Score: 77% · 1,087 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Horror

Released: 1980-07-25

Runtime: 105 minutes

Where to watch Dressed to Kill

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

After witnessing a mysterious woman brutally slay a homemaker, prostitute Liz Blake finds herself trapped in a dangerous situation. While the police thinks she is the murderer, the real killer is intent on silencing her only witness.

Dressed to Kill parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Dressed to Kill is an R-rated erotic thriller featuring murder, a prostitute character, sexual content, and stalking.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Features a brutal slaying, stalking, and a killer targeting a witness.
  • Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — Contains a prostitute character, seduction, a one-night stand, and reviews describe the film as "erotic and lurid."

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Brian De Palma

Cast

  • Michael Caine as Doctor Robert Elliott
  • Nancy Allen as Liz Blake
  • Angie Dickinson as Kate Miller
  • Keith Gordon as Peter Miller
  • Dennis Franz as Detective Marino
  • David Margulies as Dr. Levy
  • Ken Baker as Warren Lockman
  • Susanna Clemm as Betty Luce
  • Brandon Maggart as Cleveland Sam
  • Amalie Collier as Cleaning Woman

Dressed to Kill FAQ

Is Dressed to Kill good?

Dressed to Kill has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,087 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Dressed to Kill?

In the US you can stream Dressed to Kill on Prime Video and MGM+, watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, Artiflix, The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Dressed to Kill OK for kids?

Dressed to Kill is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Dressed to Kill is an R-rated erotic thriller featuring murder, a prostitute character, sexual content, and stalking.

What movies are like Dressed to Kill?

If you liked Dressed to Kill, try Psycho, Blue Velvet, Basic Instinct and Eastern Promises.