Deadline

2009·Movie
1h 29min·R
66
GoodGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Focus your fear

A screenwriter travels to an abandoned house to finish a script on time, but a series of strange events lead her to a psychological breakdown.
Psychological ThrillerSuspensefulIsolationMental BreakdownHaunted HouseSupernatural HintsUnsettling AtmosphereWriter's BlockIdentity CrisisFrightening

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Deadline

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Where can I stream Deadline legally?

Deadline 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 The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. 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 Deadline worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 4.6 and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Deadline rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

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

How long is Deadline?

1 h 29 min

Deadline runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Deadline?

Critics80
Audiences56

Not quite. Critics rate Deadline higher (80) than audiences (56). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Deadline in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Deadline?

10AUCAFIGBGGIDKRMYUSTR

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Deadline in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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