Kiss Me Deadly (1955)
Kernel Score: 80% · 402 ratings
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1955-04-28
Runtime: 106 minutes
Where to watch Kiss Me Deadly
- Free with ads: JustWatch TV Free, Mometu
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
One evening, Hammer gives a ride to Christina, an attractive hitchhiker on a lonely country road, who has escaped from the nearby lunatic asylum. Thugs waylay them and force his car to crash. When Hammer returns to semi-consciousness, he hears Christina being tortured until she dies. Hammer, both for vengeance and in hopes that "something big" is behind it all, decides to pursue the case.
Kiss Me Deadly parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that this film noir thriller involves torture, murder, and a private detective's dangerous pursuit of a conspiracy.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Includes torture and murder as a private detective investigates a dangerous conspiracy.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Includes a suggestive hitchhiker encounter typical of the film noir genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Ralph Meeker as Mike Hammer
- Albert Dekker as Dr. G.E. Soberin
- Paul Stewart as Carl Evello
- Juano Hernández as Eddie Yeager
- Wesley Addy as Lt. Pat Murphy
- Marian Carr as Friday
- Maxine Cooper as Velda
- Cloris Leachman as Christina Bailey
- Gaby Rodgers as Lily Carver
- Nick Dennis as Nick
Kiss Me Deadly FAQ
Is Kiss Me Deadly good?
Kiss Me Deadly has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 402 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Kiss Me Deadly?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV Free and Mometu.
Is Kiss Me Deadly OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that this film noir thriller involves torture, murder, and a private detective's dangerous pursuit of a conspiracy.
What movies are like Kiss Me Deadly?
If you liked Kiss Me Deadly, try The Maltese Falcon, Murder, My Sweet, The Big Sleep and Detour.