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Dead Heat

2002Movie2 h 0 minR

44
WeakGoodWatch score
44
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

Boston cop Pally is forced into early retirement, putting a strain on his marriage. Pally's stepbrother, Ray, attempts to lift his spirits by tipping him off to a sure-bet racehorse.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Where to watch

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Directed by
Mark Malone
Written by
Mark Malone
Music by
Patric Caird

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Facts

July 23, 2002 · 2 h 0 min · R

Released
July 23, 2002
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, Germany
Available in
45 countries

Tropes

Undeath Always Ends, Spiteful Suicide, Better to Die than Be Killed +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Dead Heat?"

Questions about Dead Heat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dead Heat?

In the United States, Dead Heat streams on Prime, Philo, and Starz, and it is free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 36 other countries.

Is Dead Heat worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 5.2).

Will Dead Heat make me laugh?

A touch

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

What tropes does Dead Heat use?

Undeath Always EndsSpiteful SuicideBetter to Die than Be KilledBook DumbBottomless MagazinesAmbiguously EvilWhodunnit to Me?Cowboy CopExploding Fish TanksFiring One-HandedElectrified BathtubAgent Mulderand 51 more

TV Tropes lists 63 tropes for it, including Undeath Always Ends, Spiteful Suicide, and Better to Die than Be Killed.