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Wanted: Dead or Alive

1987·Movie
1h 44min·R
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes33%49%
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes33%49%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Nick Randall is a loner. A legend. A bounty hunter. He's the best there is at the job he hates.

Nick Randall is a Los Angeles-based bounty hunter and an ex-CIA operative who is asked by a former co-worker to help track down terrorist Malak Al Rahim. However, Malak Al Rahim is also looking for Randall, forcing a showdown on the waterfront.
Bounty HunterTerrorismAction ThrillerLos AngelesEx-CIA OperativeCat and Mouse Game80s ActionShowdown

Crew

Directed by:
Gary Sherman
Written by:
Gary Sherman, Brian Taggert, Michael Patrick Goodman
Produced by:
Barry Bernardi, Sally Stiner, Arthur M. Sarkissian
Composed by:
Joe Renzetti

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Wanted: Dead or Alive

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wanted: Dead or Alive legally?

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Wanted: Dead or Alive is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Wanted: Dead or Alive worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wanted: Dead or Alive rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Wanted: Dead or Alive?

1 h 44 min

Wanted: Dead or Alive runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Wanted: Dead or Alive?

Critics33
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate Wanted: Dead or Alive higher (54) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Wanted: Dead or Alive in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Wanted: Dead or Alive?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Wanted: Dead or Alive in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Wanted: Dead or Alive use?

Agony of the FeetArtistic License – Law EnforcementBad HabitsBetter to Die than Be KilledBittersweet EndingBounty HunterCar FuFriend on the ForceJack Bauer Interrogation TechniqueShoot the TelevisionGolf ClubbingSlashed Throatand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Wanted: Dead or Alive, including Agony of the Feet, Artistic License – Law Enforcement, Bad Habits.