Movie

The Execution

★ 7.3(3)19851h 30m

The Execution is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Paul Wendkos
Release date: 1985-01-14
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Studio: Comworld Productions

About The Execution

The Execution is a 1985 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Paul Wendkos, starring Loretta Swit, Rip Torn and Jessica Walter. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Execution in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The members of a San Diego Wednesday night womens' mah jongg club are five survivors of a Nazi concentration camp. They recognize the owner of a local restaurant, Walter Grossman, as a doctor from the camp who performed experiments on them as young girls. To their horror they learn that he has already been tried as a war criminal and has served but a few years for his crimes. They decide that they will "execute" him, drawing lots to determine which one will perform the act, without letting the others know who it is.

Cast

Loretta Swit

Marysia Walenka

Rip Torn

Wilheim Gehbert

Jessica Walter

Gertrude Simon

Barbara Barrie

Sophie Langbein

Sandy Dennis

Elsa Spahn

Valerie Harper

Hannah Epstein

Martin E. Brooks

Martin Renner

Michael Lerner

Sidney Ferraro

Allan Miller

Ted Simon

Alan Oppenheimer

Max Langbein

John Randolph

Judge

Peter White

Gil Spahn

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Execution in Canada?+

In Canada, The Execution is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Execution on Netflix?+

The Execution is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Execution?+

The Execution has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in The Execution?+

The Execution stars Loretta Swit, Rip Torn, Jessica Walter, Barbara Barrie and Sandy Dennis.

When did The Execution come out?+

The Execution is a 1985 movie directed by Paul Wendkos.

What genre is The Execution?+

The Execution is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Execution?+

The Execution was directed by Paul Wendkos.