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Death Warrant

1990Movie1 h 29 minR

Crime
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic345.8Rotten Tomatoes–35%
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic345.8Rotten Tomatoes–35%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Deran Sarafian
Written by
David S. Goyer
Produced by
Alan Ladd Jr., Mark DiSalle
Music by
Gary Chang

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Facts

September 14, 1990 · 1 h 29 min · R

Released
September 14, 1990
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$47 million
Available in
117 countries

Tropes

Politically Incorrect Villain, Well-Intentioned Extremist, Wardens Are Evil +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Death Warrant?"

Questions about Death Warrant

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Death Warrant?

PlexPrimeThe RokuTubi TV

In the United States, Death Warrant streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Death Warrant worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 5.7, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 34). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (34).

Was Death Warrant a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$47 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $47 million worldwide, 7.8 times its budget.

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 tropes for it, including Politically Incorrect Villain, Well-Intentioned Extremist, and Wardens Are Evil.