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A Better Way to Die

2001·Movie
1h 36min·R

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

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About

Boomer is a rookie cop based in the urban hellhole that is downtown Chicago. After his involvement in a drug bust operation which results in the death of Carlos, his mentor and father figure, Boomer becomes disillusioned with the brutal and inhumane nature of his job. Consequently, he decides to hand in his resignation to the Chicago Police Department and return to his home town of Joliet, where his fiancé, Kelly, awaits. While en route back to Joliet, however, Boomer makes a grievous error in judgment when he stops for, and assists, an unfortunate motorist whose vehicle appears to have broken down; the naive ex-cop is swiftly attacked and rendered unconscious. Boomer awakes to find that his car and wallet have been stolen, and that he has become involved in a dangerous game of mistaken identity.
Urban Crime ThrillerMistaken IdentityGritty RealismMoral DisillusionmentPolice CorruptionFast-Paced ActionPsychological TensionCynical Tone

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Where can I stream A Better Way to Die legally?

A Better Way to Die is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Better Way to Die worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Better Way to Die rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is A Better Way to Die?

1 h 36 min

A Better Way to Die runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is A Better Way to Die in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Better Way to Die?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Better Way to Die in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.