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Deadfall

1993Movie1 h 38 minR

34

BadGoodWatch score

An intriguing, tense crime movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · background watch · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

...The ultimate con

After he accidentally kills his father Mike during a sting, Joe tries to carry out Mike's dying wish by recovering valuables that Mike's twin brother Lou stole from him years earlier. But Uncle Lou is also a confidence artist, and Joe is soon drawn into his increasingly dangerous schemes.

Feels like

Crime Thriller
Neo-Noir
Dysfunctional Family
Double-Crossing
Greed and Deceit
Moral Ambiguity
Tension and Suspense
Violent Consequences

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by: Christopher Coppola
Written by: Christopher Coppola, Nick Vallelonga
Produced by: Ted Fox
Music by: Jim Fox

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 8, 1993 · 1 h 38 min · R

Released: October 8, 1993
Runtime: 1 h 38 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres: Crime, Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $10 million
Box office: $18,369
Available in: 39 countries

Tropes

Angrish, "Well Done, Son" Guy, Butt-Monkey +9

Angrish
"Well Done, Son" Guy
Butt-Monkey
Big "NO!"
Cruel and Unusual Death
Cigar Chomper
Functional Addict
Verbal Tic
Spell My Name with a "The"
Shout-Out
Assassin Outclassin'
Ironic Nickname

12 of 42 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Deadfall?"

Questions about Deadfall

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Deadfall?

In the United States, Deadfall streams on Starz and MovieSphere+, and it is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is Deadfall worth watching?

34

BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34 (IMDb 4.1 and Metacritic 42).

Will I feel good after watching Deadfall?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Deadfall plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Deadfall use?

Angrish"Well Done, Son" GuyButt-MonkeyBig "NO!"Cruel and Unusual DeathCigar ChomperFunctional AddictVerbal TicSpell My Name with a "The"Shout-OutAssassin Outclassin'Ironic Nicknameand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Angrish, "Well Done, Son" Guy, and Butt-Monkey.