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8 Million Ways to Die

1986·Movie
1h 55min·R
34
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Death comes to all except those who deserve it most.

Scudder is a detective with the Sheriff's Department who is forced to shoot a violent suspect during a narcotics raid. The ensuing psychological aftermath of this shooting worsens his drinking problem and this alcoholism causes him to lose his job, as well as his marriage.
Crime ThrillerNeo-NoirPsychological DramaAlcoholismMoral DecayUrban SettingCynicalGritty

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Is 8 Million Ways to Die worth watching?

34
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 29). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 8 Million Ways to Die rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug useSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and sexual content.

How long is 8 Million Ways to Die?

1 h 55 min

8 Million Ways to Die runs 1 h 55 min.

Is 8 Million Ways to Die based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on 8 Million Ways to Die?

Critics29
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate 8 Million Ways to Die higher (54) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was 8 Million Ways to Die a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 7% of its budget.

What language is 8 Million Ways to Die in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch 8 Million Ways to Die?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 8 Million Ways to Die in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.