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Death Warrant

1990·Movie
1h 29min·R
35
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos3
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

He loves a good fight.

Canadian policeman Louis Burke is assigned in a jail to investigate the murders of prisoners and jailors. While there, Louis, using his outstanding martial arts skills, is able to save his life and make himself respected in this violent world.
Prison ActionMartial ArtsUndercover CopGrittyViolentMystery80s ActionCrime ThrillerCorruption

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Death Warrant

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Death Warrant legally?

Death Warrant is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on VIX and 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 Warrant worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 34). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Death Warrant rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Death Warrant?

1 h 29 min

Death Warrant runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Death Warrant?

Critics34
Audiences50

Not quite. Audiences rate Death Warrant higher (50) than critics (34). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Death Warrant a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$47 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $47 million worldwide, 11.7 times its budget.

What language is Death Warrant in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Death Warrant?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Death Warrant in 71 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Death Warrant use?

Politically Incorrect VillainWell-Intentioned ExtremistWardens Are EvilAmoral AttorneyEvil Is Not a ToyPervy PatdownDirty CopImplacable ManInfernal RetaliationBond Villain StupiditySex for SolaceKarmic Deathand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Death Warrant, including Politically Incorrect Villain, Well-Intentioned Extremist, Wardens Are Evil.