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Dead Reckoning

1946Movie1 h 40 minNR

CrimeMystery
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic51–Rotten Tomatoes82%67%
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic51–Rotten Tomatoes82%67%

Summary

War heroes Rip Murdock and Johnny Drake are sent to Washington, D.C, to receive top honors for their service. Johnny, seemingly terrified by the publicity that awaits him, jumps off the train and later turns up dead. Suspecting foul play, Rip begins digging into his pal's past. He encounters cover-ups, threats to his own life and deadly femme fatale Coral Chandler.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
John Cromwell
Written by
Steve Fisher, Gerald Drayson Adams, Oliver H.P. Garrett
Produced by
Sidney Biddell
Music by
Morris Stoloff, Marlin Skiles

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Facts

December 31, 1946 · 1 h 40 min · NR

Released
December 31, 1946
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Crime, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
62 countries

Tropes

Big Bad, Call-Back, Christianity Is Catholic +9

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Questions about Dead Reckoning

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Where can I stream Dead Reckoning?

fuboTVYouTube TVTubi TV

In the United States, Dead Reckoning streams on fuboTV and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Dead Reckoning worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 51).

Is Dead Reckoning good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Dead Reckoning use?

Big BadCall-BackChristianity Is CatholicCity NoirContrived CoincidenceDeadpan SnarkerThe DragonDumb MuscleMale GazeSeeking SanctuaryFemme FataleHey, Wait!and 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Big Bad, Call-Back, and Christianity Is Catholic.