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Death Wish 3

1985·Movie
1h 30min·R
IMDb5.8Metacritic187.0Rotten Tomatoes14%53%

Where to watch

PrimeThe RokuAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

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What's your score?

Your score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia6
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime

  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

He's back in New York bringing justice to the streets...

Architect/vigilante Paul Kersey arrives back in New York City and is forcibly recruited by a crooked police chief to fight street crime caused by a large gang terrorizing the neighborhoods.
80s Action ThrillerVigilante JusticeUrban WarfareRevenge FantasyExploitation CinemaHigh Octane ActionBleak Urban LandscapeCult ClassicUnapologetically Violent

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Winner, Lee Cleary, Jim Chory
Written by:
Brian Garfield, Don Jakoby
Produced by:
Michael Winner, Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus
Composed by:
Jimmy Page, Jimmy Page, Alan Killick

Sequels and Prequels

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Poster for Death Wish 3

Media

Questions about Death Wish 3

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Where can I stream Death Wish 3 legally?

PrimeThe RokuAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

Death Wish 3 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 Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Death Wish 3 worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 14%, and Metacritic 18). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Death Wish 3 rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Death Wish 3?

1 h 30 min

Death Wish 3 runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Death Wish 3?

Critics16
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Death Wish 3 higher (60) than critics (16). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Death Wish 3 a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$16 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is Death Wish 3 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Death Wish 3?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Death Wish 3 in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Death Wish 3 use?

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TV Tropes lists 68 storytelling tropes for Death Wish 3, including Actionized Sequel, Every Car Is a Pinto, Decapitated Army.