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Wake of Death

2004Movie1 h 31 minR

52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd2.6/5Rotten Tomatoes–43%
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd2.6/5Rotten Tomatoes–43%

Summary

Ben Archer, an ex-mob enforcer, seeks revenge against a ruthless Chinese kingpin responsible for his wife's brutal murder. When Archer joins forces with his old underworld friends, an all-out war is waged against the Chinese Triad.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Pure escapism
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Philippe Martinez
Written by
Mick Davis, Philippe Martinez, Kristina Hamilton-Grobler
Produced by
Philippe Martinez, Alan Latham, Stanley Roup
Music by
Guy Farley

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Facts

December 28, 2004 · 1 h 31 min · R

Released
December 28, 2004
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Action, Adventure, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
cn
Made in
United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France
Budget
$14 million
Box office
$521,918
Available in
45 countries

Tropes

Badass Longcoat, Guns Akimbo, Offing the Offspring +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Wake of Death?"

Questions about Wake of Death

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wake of Death?

PlexPrimeThe RokuThe CWHooplaFawesomeXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, Wake of Death streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, The CW, Hoopla, Fawesome, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Wake of Death worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.5 and Letterboxd 2.6 out of 5).

Will I feel good after watching Wake of Death?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Wake of Death use?

Badass LongcoatGuns AkimboOffing the OffspringThe Triads and the TongsPistol-WhippingChiaroscuroRailing KillCool ShadesBut Not Too ForeignEqual-Opportunity EvilImprobable Infant SurvivalEye Screamand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Badass Longcoat, Guns Akimbo, and Offing the Offspring.