The Killer poster
Where to stream

The Killer

197219mMovieComedy

A rare representative of black comedy in Ukrainian Soviet cinema before the Perestroika era. Lapenkov is a petty Soviet townsman of an intensely neurotic disposition. One day, an artist approaches him on the street, obsessed with the idea of turning the man into the image of a murderer.

DirectorVolodymyr Honcharov

Where to watch

Not streaming yet
Check back soon

The Killer was released on January 1, 1972 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

Get the app to be notified

Cast · Directed by Volodymyr Honcharov

VPViktor Panchenko
Viktor Panchenko
Lapenkov
FH
Feliks Hilevych
Artist

More from Viktor Panchenko · Lead actor

Makar - Pathfinder
Makar - Pathfinder
1984 · 9.0
The Eve of Ivan Kupalo
The Eve of Ivan Kupalo
1968 · 7.0
Babylon XX
Babylon XX
1980 · 3.6
The Feast of the Baked Potato
The Feast of the Baked Potato
1978 · 6.4
The Flight
The Flight
1969
To Dream and to Live
To Dream and to Live
1975 · 7.0
A Fairy Tale Is a Fairy Tale
A Fairy Tale Is a Fairy Tale
1978
Captain of the Pilgrim
Captain of the Pilgrim
1987 · 6.1
Act According to Situation!
Act According to Situation!
1984 · 7.0
Men Are Men
Men Are Men
1985 · 6.7
See all fromViktor Panchenko

More from Volodymyr Honcharov · Director

The Truth Close-Up
The Truth Close-Up
1988 · 9.0
The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling
1996
Once Upon a Time There Were Thoughts...
Once Upon a Time There Were Thoughts...
1983
Stone Age
Stone Age
1987 · 8.0
And Their Sister Lybid
And Their Sister Lybid
1982 · 8.0
Fright-Muzzles
Fright-Muzzles
1991 · 7.2
The Sun and the Little Snow Men
The Sun and the Little Snow Men
1985 · 8.5
The Adventures of Baby Hippopo
The Adventures of Baby Hippopo
1974
Giordano Bruno
Giordano Bruno
1984 · 7.0
The Little Hare Got Lost
The Little Hare Got Lost
1973
See all fromVolodymyr Honcharov

More like this

U Are the Universe
U Are the Universe
2025 · 7.6
The Stolen Princess
The Stolen Princess
2018 · 6.7
The Stronghold
The Stronghold
2017 · 7.2
Swingers
Swingers
2018 · 4.7
Swingers 2
Swingers 2
2019 · 4.0
The Dragon Spell
The Dragon Spell
2016 · 6.3
Once Upon a Time in Ukraine
Once Upon a Time in Ukraine
2020 · 6.4
Lessons of Tolerance
Lessons of Tolerance
2024 · 7.1
December 31st Express
December 31st Express
2024 · 7.8
Doggies
Doggies
2025 · 7.4
Volcano
Volcano
2018 · 6.4
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
2023 · 7.7

The Killer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Killer?

The Killer isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is The Killer on Netflix?

No, The Killer is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is The Killer on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Killer isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch The Killer for free?

The Killer isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Killer?

The Killer hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1972. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.