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Deathtrap

1982·Movie
1h 56min·PG
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic546.9Rotten Tomatoes75%71%

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A , crime movie: , but gripping, .

Good for date night · friends night · pure escapism

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The trap is set... For a wickedly funny who'll-do-it.

A Broadway playwright puts murder in his plan to take credit for a student's script.
Witty ThrillerStage Play AdaptationDarkly HumorousMystery with TwistsMetatheatrical PlotAmbition & BetrayalSuspensefulClever Dialogue

Crew

Directed by:
Sidney Lumet
Written by:
Jay Presson Allen
Produced by:
Burtt Harris
Composed by:
Johnny Mandel

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Deathtrap?

HooplaPlexHowdy

In the United States, Deathtrap streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Deathtrap worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 54).

Is Deathtrap okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will Deathtrap make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and dark humor (8 of 10).

What tropes does Deathtrap use?

Gambit Pile UpRule of SymbolismCarpet-Rolled CorpseArmored Closet GayRoman à ClefIt Works Better with BulletsFunny ForeignerForeign RemakeBook EndsLeaning on the Fourth WallForeshadowingMutual Killand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Gambit Pile Up, Rule of Symbolism, and Carpet-Rolled Corpse.