Name: A Murder in Oakland: Beauty is Deadly
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Crime
Released: 2025-03-14
Duration: 1 h 13 min
Cast: Marcus D. Spencer, Chris Crofut, Dawayne Jordan, Sherill Quinn, Derrick Hogan

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Beauty is Deadly

A four-year-old cold case has been reopened in Oakland with new evidence, uncovering a dangerous web of crime, deception, and corruption. This thrilling mystery follows the relentless pursuit of justice as detectives dig deeper into a case that was thought to be long buried.

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Directed by: Marcus D. Spencer
Written by: Marcus D. Spencer, Eduardo Castrillo
Produced by: Marcus D. Spencer, Eduardo Castrillo, Jessica Wosik
Music by: Sammie Lee Hill, Michael Oluwatomisin Afolami

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March 14, 2025 · 1 h 13 min · PG-13

Released: March 14, 2025
Runtime: 1 h 13 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Crime
Original language: English
Budget: $1 million
Available in: 131 countries

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Where can I stream A Murder in Oakland: Beauty is Deadly?

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In the United States, A Murder in Oakland: Beauty is Deadly is free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is A Murder in Oakland: Beauty is Deadly worth watching?

37

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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 4.2).

Is A Murder in Oakland: Beauty is Deadly okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will A Murder in Oakland: Beauty is Deadly make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.