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Half Past Dead

2002·Movie
1h 38min·PG-13
30
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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis4
  • Romance3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The good. The bad. And the deadly.

A man goes undercover in a hi-tech prison to find out information to help prosecute those who killed his wife. While there, he stumbles onto a plot involving a death-row inmate and his $200 million stash of gold.
Undercover CopPrison BreakHi-Tech SecurityAction ThrillerCriminal ConspiracyRevengeFast-PacedExplosive

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Questions about Half Past Dead

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Where can I stream Half Past Dead legally?

Half Past Dead is included with a subscription to Hulu and YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Half Past Dead worth watching?

30
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 31/100 (IMDb 4.6, Rotten Tomatoes 3%, and Metacritic 23). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Half Past Dead rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Half Past Dead?

1 h 38 min

Half Past Dead runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Half Past Dead?

Critics13
Audiences47

Not quite. Audiences rate Half Past Dead higher (47) than critics (13). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Half Past Dead a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$19 million

No. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 77% of its budget.

What language is Half Past Dead in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Half Past Dead?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Half Past Dead in 108 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Half Past Dead use?

Train JobGuns AkimboThe StingerOh, Crap!Guns Do Not Work That WaySpanner in the Works"Die Hard" on an XKarma HoudiniBulletproof VestJump CutExcessive Evil EyeshadowHelmet-Mounted Sightand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for Half Past Dead, including Train Job, Guns Akimbo, The Stinger.