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The Executioner's Song

5.819822h 15mMovieCrimeDramaTV Movie

In this fact-based made-for TV film, Gary Gilmore, an Indiana man who just finished serving a lengthy stay in prison, tries to start anew by moving to Utah. Before long, Gary begins an ill-advised romance with the troubled Nicole Baker, a…

DirectorLawrence Schiller
WriterNorman Mailer

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Cast · Directed by Lawrence Schiller

TJTommy Lee Jones
Tommy Lee Jones
Gary Mark Gilmore
CLChristine Lahti
Christine Lahti
Brenda Nicol
RARosanna Arquette
Rosanna Arquette
Nicole Baker
EWEli Wallach
Eli Wallach
Vern Damico
SKSteven Keats
Steven Keats
Larry Samuels
JC
Jordan Clarke
Johnny Nicol
RVRichard Venture
Richard Venture
Earl Dorius
JWJenny Wright
Jenny Wright
April Baker
KO
Kenneth O'Brien
Spencer McGrath
JJJohn Dennis Johnston
John Dennis Johnston
Jimmy Poker-Game
MG
Mary Ethel Gregory
Ida Damico
PCPat Corley
Pat Corley
Val Conlan

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The Executioner's Song — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Executioner's Song?

The Executioner's Song isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is The Executioner's Song on Netflix?

No, The Executioner's Song is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is The Executioner's Song on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Executioner's Song isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch The Executioner's Song for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for The Executioner's Song?

The Executioner's Song hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 29, 1982. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is The Executioner's Song based on a true story?

Yes — The Executioner's Song is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).