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Where to watch The Killing of America (1981) tonight

The Killing of America (1981) runs 1 h 35 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.2 from 63 TMDB members. A documentary of the decline of America, composed of archival material and exclusive footage, carnage, madness, and mayhem with an unapologetic sincerity on the factual depiction of violence in the industrialized nation of the United States. Featuring a juxtaposition of detailed accounts of terrible acts, brutal behavior, and interviews from experts and convicted killers alike.

Runtime
1 h 35 min — ends 9:35 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Released
September 5, 1981
TMDB rating
7.2 / 10 from 63 votes
Director
Sheldon Renan
Starring
Chuck Riley, Ed Dorris, Thomas Noguchi, Sirhan Sirhan
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Documentary and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US.

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How long is The Killing of America?
The Killing of America is 1 h 35 min long (95 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:35 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Killing of America rated?
The Killing of America is rated R in the US.
Is The Killing of America a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Killing of America?
As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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