Movie

A Kind of Murder

★ 5.4(259)20161h 36m

A Kind of Murder is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in New Zealand, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Director: Andy Goddard
Release date: 2016-12-16
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Killer Films

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About A Kind of Murder

A Kind of Murder is a 2016 movie in the Drama, Thriller and Crime genres, directed by Andy Goddard, starring Patrick Wilson, Jessica Biel and Haley Bennett. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 259 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Kind of Murder in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1960s New York, Walter Stackhouse is a rich, successful architect and unhappily married to the beautiful but damaged Clara. His desire to be free of her feeds his obsession with Kimmel, a man suspected of brutally murdering his own wife. When Walter and Kimmel's lives become dangerously intertwined, a ruthless police detective becomes convinced he has found the murderer. But as the lines blur between innocence and intent, who, in fact, is the real killer?

Cast

Patrick Wilson

Walter Stackhouse

Jessica Biel

Clara Stackhouse

Haley Bennett

Ellie Briess

Eddie Marsan

Marty Kimmel

Vincent Kartheiser

Det. Laurence Corby

Lucas Bentley

Det. Jackson

Jon Osbeck

Jon Carr

Radek Lord

Tony Ricco

Christine Dye

Claudia

Kelly Mengelkoch

Helen Kimmel

Corrie Danieley

Betty Ireton

Ian Short

Bill Ireton

Themes & keywords

new york citybased on novel or bookobsessionmarried couplearchitectinvestigationneurosissuspicionbeautiful womanmurderwhodunitdead womanaspiring writerhomicide detectiverich husband

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Kind of Murder in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, you can stream A Kind of Murder on Amazon Prime Video. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video.

Is A Kind of Murder on Netflix?+

A Kind of Murder is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.

How long is A Kind of Murder?+

A Kind of Murder has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in A Kind of Murder?+

A Kind of Murder stars Patrick Wilson, Jessica Biel, Haley Bennett, Eddie Marsan and Vincent Kartheiser.

When did A Kind of Murder come out?+

A Kind of Murder is a 2016 movie directed by Andy Goddard.

What genre is A Kind of Murder?+

A Kind of Murder is Drama, Thriller and Crime film.

Who directed A Kind of Murder?+

A Kind of Murder was directed by Andy Goddard.