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8 Million Ways to Die

1986Movie1 h 55 minR

34

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A tense, bleak thriller movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Story

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.

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Crime Thriller
Neo-Noir
Psychological Drama
Alcoholism
Moral Decay
Urban Setting
Cynical
Gritty

Crew

Directed by: Hal Ashby
Written by: Oliver Stone, Lawrence Block, Robert Towne
Produced by: Stephen J. Roth
Music by: James Newton Howard

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Facts

April 25, 1986 · 1 h 55 min · R

Released: April 25, 1986
Runtime: 1 h 55 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres: Thriller, Crime
Original language: English
Also spoken: Spanish
Made in: United States
Budget: $18 million
Box office: $1 million
Available in: 24 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

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Questions about 8 Million Ways to Die

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Where can I stream 8 Million Ways to Die?

In the United States, 8 Million Ways to Die streams on MovieSphere+ and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The CW, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is 8 Million Ways to Die worth watching?

34

BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 29). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (29).

Will I feel good after watching 8 Million Ways to Die?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Was 8 Million Ways to Die a box office flop?

Budget$18 million

Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $18 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 7% of its budget.