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Over Her Dead Body

2008·Movie
1h 35min·PG-13
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic304.4Rotten Tomatoes14%42%
IMDb5.3Metacritic304.4Rotten Tomatoes14%42%

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Scare6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Pathos5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Some situational comedy and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

She's passed on... But she's not moving on.

After his fiancée, Kate, dies in an accident on their wedding day, veterinarian Henry grows depressed. To help him move on, his sister has him visit psychic Ashley and gives her Kate's diary. Ashley uses the journal's details to convincingly deliver the fake message that Kate wants Henry to move on. However, Kate's ghost is watching over Ashley and Henry. Furious when they fall for each other, she vows to sabotage their relationship.
Romantic ComedySupernatural ElementsGhost StoryQuirkyUnconventionalContemporary SettingCharacter-DrivenHumorousLighthearted

Crew

Directed by:
Jeff Lowell, Tony Steinberg
Written by:
Jeff Lowell
Produced by:
Peter Safran, Eyde Belasco, Norm Waitt
Composed by:
Josh Malerman, David Kitay, Sarah Webster

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Over Her Dead Body

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Where can I stream Over Her Dead Body legally?

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You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. 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 Over Her Dead Body worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 14%, and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Over Her Dead Body rated?

PG-13Strong language

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

How long is Over Her Dead Body?

1 h 35 min

Over Her Dead Body runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Over Her Dead Body?

Critics22
Audiences46

Not quite. Audiences rate Over Her Dead Body higher (46) than critics (22). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Over Her Dead Body in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Over Her Dead Body?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Over Her Dead Body in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Over Her Dead Body use?

Becoming the MaskMistaken for GayDidn't Think This ThroughDead Person ConversationModesty TowelSpot the ImpostorPossession LevitationHeel RealisationFatal FlawButt-MonkeyDeath by Looking UpSkewed Priorities

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Over Her Dead Body, including Becoming the Mask, Mistaken for Gay, Didn't Think This Through.