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D.O.A.

1949·Movie
1h 23min
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes89%74%

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D.O.A. fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Crime, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

A Picture As Excitingly Different As Its Title!

Frank Bigelow is about to die, and he knows it. The accountant has been poisoned and has only 24 hours before the lethal concoction kills him. Determined to find out who his murderer is, Frank, with the help of his assistant and girlfriend, Paula, begins to trace back over his last steps. As he frantically tries to unravel the mystery behind his own impending demise, his sleuthing leads him to a group of crooked businessmen and another murder.
Film NoirMysteryCrime1940sFast-PacedIntrigueBleakStylishClassic Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Rudolph Maté, Arnold Laven, Marty Moss
Written by:
Russell Rouse, Russell Rouse, Clarence Greene
Produced by:
Leo C. Popkin, Joseph H. Nadel, Harry M. Popkin
Composed by:
Dimitri Tiomkin, Dimitri Tiomkin, Paul Marquardt

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about D.O.A.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream D.O.A. legally?

JustWatch TVfuboTVMGM+PhiloBrewThe RokuKanopyHoopla

D.O.A. is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, Brew, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is D.O.A. worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is D.O.A. rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is D.O.A.?

1 h 23 min

D.O.A. runs 1 h 23 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on D.O.A.?

Critics89
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate D.O.A. higher (89) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is D.O.A. in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch D.O.A.?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for D.O.A. in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does D.O.A. use?

Living on Borrowed TimeDisturbed DovesWacky Sound EffectDead Man WalkingStandard Female Grab AreaRevealing Cover-UpSlasher SmileHe's Dead, JimSlipping a MickeyWhite Collar WorkerBittersweet EndingEndless Corridorand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for D.O.A., including Living on Borrowed Time, Disturbed Doves, Wacky Sound Effect.