Kiss the Girls (1997)

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"Smart girls. Pretty girls. Missing girls."

Movie · 1997 · 1h 55m · Released · Rated R · Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Synopsis

Forensic psychologist and detective Alex Cross travels to North Carolina and teams with escaped kidnap victim Kate McTiernan to hunt down "Casanova," a serial killer who abducts strong-willed women and forces them to submit to his demands. The trail leads to Los Angeles, where the duo discovers that the psychopath may not be working alone.

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Cast

  • Morgan Freeman as Det. Alex Cross
  • Ashley Judd as Dr. Kate McTiernan
  • Cary Elwes as Det. Nick Ruskin
  • Alex McArthur as Det. Davey Sikes
  • Tony Goldwyn as Dr. Will Rudolph
  • Jay O. Sanders as FBI Agent Kyle Craig
  • Bill Nunn as Det. John Sampson, LAPD
  • Brian Cox as Chief Hatfield, Durham PD
  • Richard T. Jones as Seth Samuel
  • Roma Maffia as Dr. Ruocco

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BingeNext's take

If you’re into crime thrillers that keep you guessing, Kiss the Girls is a solid pick. Morgan Freeman plays Alex Cross, a forensic psychologist and detective, who teams up with Ashley Judd’s character, Kate McTiernan, an escaped kidnap victim. Together, they chase down a serial killer known as Casanova, who targets strong-willed women. The story moves from North Carolina to Los Angeles, adding layers as they uncover that the killer might have an accomplice. The film has a tense, gripping vibe that’s perfect for anyone who likes a mix of mystery and suspense without too much gore. It’s a good choice if you enjoyed movies like The Girl on the Train or Gone Baby Gone, offering a similar blend of smart detective work and edge-of-your-seat moments. At just under two hours, it’s a neat, focused thriller that feels like a classic crime story with strong performances.

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