In Cold Blood (1967)
Kernel Score: 84% · 419 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller, History
Released: 1967-12-15
Runtime: 134 minutes
Where to watch In Cold Blood
- Free with ads: Fawesome
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After a botched robbery results in the brutal murder of a rural family, two drifters elude police, in the end coming to terms with their own mortality and the repercussions of their vile atrocity.
In Cold Blood parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that In Cold Blood is an R-rated true-crime drama depicting the brutal real-life murder of a rural family and its perpetrators' capture.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts a brutal real-life murder of a family during a botched robbery, based on true crime events.
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
Cast
- Robert Blake as Perry Smith
- Scott Wilson as Richard 'Dick' Hickcock
- John Forsythe as Alvin Dewey
- Paul Stewart as Jensen
- Gerald S. O'Loughlin as Harold Nye
- Jeff Corey as Mr. Hickock
- John Gallaudet as Roy Church
- James Flavin as Clarence Duntz
- Charles McGraw as Tex Smith
- Will Geer as Prosecutor
In Cold Blood FAQ
Is In Cold Blood good?
In Cold Blood has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 419 audience ratings.
Where can I watch In Cold Blood?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is In Cold Blood OK for kids?
In Cold Blood is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that In Cold Blood is an R-rated true-crime drama depicting the brutal real-life murder of a rural family and its perpetrators' capture.
What movies are like In Cold Blood?
If you liked In Cold Blood, try Cleveland Abduction, Landscape in the Mist, Boys Don't Cry and The Unforgivable.