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Deadfall

1993·Movie
1h 38min·R

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos4
  • Romance3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion5
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity6
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing4
  • Music Composition4

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About

...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.
Crime ThrillerNeo-NoirDysfunctional FamilyDouble-CrossingGreed and DeceitMoral AmbiguityTension and SuspenseViolent Consequences

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Deadfall legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Deadfall worth watching?

34
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 4.1 and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Deadfall rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Deadfall?

1 h 38 min

Deadfall runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Deadfall?

Critics42
Audiences41

Yes. Critics average 42 and audiences 41 out of 100, so both groups see Deadfall much the same way.

Was Deadfall a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$18,369

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $18,369 worldwide, 0% of its budget.

What language is Deadfall in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Deadfall?

39ARATAUBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRDEDOEC+25

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Deadfall in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Deadfall, including Angrish, "Well Done, Son" Guy, Butt-Monkey.