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Dead Again

1991·Movie
1h 47min·R
IMDb6.8Metacritic667.3Rotten Tomatoes82%76%

Where to watch

fuboTVMGM+PhiloHoopla

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

  • Romance7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Mystery, the mind, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity8
  • Non-linear Narrative8

Style

Standout editing and score

  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8

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About

How many times can you die for love?

In 1949, composer Roman Strauss is executed for the murder of his wife. In 1990s Los Angeles, a detective comes across a mute amnesiac woman who is somehow linked to the Strauss murder.
Romantic ThrillerReincarnation MysteryDual TimelinePsychological SuspenseNoir-InspiredAtmospheric ScorePast Life RegressionComplex Plot

Crew

Directed by:
Kenneth Branagh, Steve Danton, Marshall Schlom
Written by:
Scott Frank
Produced by:
Sydney Pollack, Barbara Harris, Dennis Feldman
Composed by:
Patrick Doyle, Ken Dufva, Mel Metcalfe

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Dead Again legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloHoopla

Dead Again is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. 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 Dead Again worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dead Again rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Dead Again?

1 h 47 min

Dead Again runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dead Again?

Critics74
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Dead Again much the same way.

Was Dead Again a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$38 million

Yes. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $38 million worldwide, 2.5 times its budget.

What language is Dead Again in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dead Again?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dead Again in 87 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dead Again use?

Emerging from the ShadowsImposter Forgot One DetailActor AllusionRescue RomanceMonochrome PastCassandra TruthScare ChordDramatic UnmaskEasy AmnesiaArc WordsDream IntroBedlam Houseand 66 more

TV Tropes lists 78 storytelling tropes for Dead Again, including Emerging from the Shadows, Imposter Forgot One Detail, Actor Allusion.