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Death Sentence

2007·Movie
1h 45min·R

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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Violence9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Protect what's yours.

Nick Hume is a mild-mannered executive with a perfect life, until one gruesome night he witnesses something that changes him forever. Transformed by grief, Hume eventually comes to the disturbing conclusion that no length is too great when protecting his family.
Vigilante JusticeRevenge ThrillerFamily ProtectionMoral DecayCrime and ViolenceFast-PacedIntense ActionPsychological Impact

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Death Sentence legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. 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 Death Sentence worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 36). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Death Sentence rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Death Sentence?

1 h 45 min

Death Sentence runs 1 h 45 min.

Is Death Sentence based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Death Sentence?

Critics28
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate Death Sentence higher (64) than critics (28). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Death Sentence a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$17 million

No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 85% of its budget.

What language is Death Sentence in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Death Sentence?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Death Sentence in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Death Sentence use?

Outliving One's OffspringPlot-Triggering DeathShotguns Are Just BetterSole SurvivorSlashed ThroatPapa WolfCluster F-BombHe Who Fights MonstersFingoreShower of AngstLarge HamGenre Deconstructionand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 storytelling tropes for Death Sentence, including Outliving One's Offspring, Plot-Triggering Death, Shotguns Are Just Better.