ROMANCE . 1985 . 2h 4m . 6.4/10

Prizzi's Honor_

"Hired killers by day. Devoted lovers by night. Until they found out their next assignment was each other."

Charley Partanna is a hitman who works for the Prizzis, one of the richest crime families in the US. When he sees Irene Walker, it's love at first sight. But he soon finds that she, too, is a killer for hire. Charley can overlook his suspicions, but he can't turn off his heart. And the couple must remember that even if they love each other, the Prizzis love only money.

Starring Jack Nicholson, Kathleen Turner, Robert Loggia
Box Office $26.7M
6.4/10
Rating
$26.7M
Box Office
2h 4m
Runtime
1985
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Hired killers by day. Devoted lovers by night. Until they found out their next assignment was each other.

Charley Partanna is a hitman who works for the Prizzis, one of the richest crime families in the US. When he sees Irene Walker, it's love at first sight. But he soon finds that she, too, is a killer for hire. Charley can overlook his suspicions, but he can't turn off his heart. And the couple must remember that even if they love each other, the Prizzis love only money.

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Cast
Jack Nicholson stars as Charley Partanna in Prizzi's Honor.
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Year context
Prizzi's Honor was released 41 years ago in 1985.
Overview
Charley Partanna is a hitman who works for the Prizzis, one of the richest crime families in the US. When he sees Irene Walker, it's love at first sight. But...
Prizzi's Honor is a Romance, Comedy, Crime film with a runtime of 2h 4m.

BOX OFFICE

$26.7M
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
124 min (2h 4m)
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (415 votes)
Box Office
$26,657,534

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Prizzi's Honor about?
Charley Partanna is a hitman who works for the Prizzis, one of the richest crime families in the US. When he sees Irene Walker, it's love at first sight. But he soon finds that she, too, is a killer for hire. Charley can overlook his suspicions, but he can't turn off his heart. And the couple must remember that even if they love each other, the Prizzis love only money.
How long is Prizzi's Honor?
Prizzi's Honor has a runtime of 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Who stars in Prizzi's Honor?
The cast of Prizzi's Honor includes Jack Nicholson, Kathleen Turner, Robert Loggia, John Randolph, William Hickey.
How much did Prizzi's Honor make at the box office?
Prizzi's Honor earned $26,657,534 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Prizzi's Honor?
Prizzi's Honor has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 415 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Romance Comedy Crime
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