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Death Wish V: The Face of Death

1994Movie1 h 35 minR

Crime
30
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Letterboxd2.5/5Metacritic255.9Rotten Tomatoes–31%

A brutally violent, thrilling action movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for background watch · drop-in friendly · pure escapism

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

No judge. No jury. No appeals. No deals.

Paul Kersey is back at working vigilante justice when his fiancée, Olivia, has her business threatened by mobsters.

Feels like

  • Vigilante Action
  • Crime Thriller
  • Revenge
  • Urban Decay
  • Exploitation Film
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Gritty
  • Low Budget

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Allan A. Goldstein
Written by
Michael Colleary, Allan A. Goldstein
Produced by
Damian Lee
Music by
Terry Plumeri

Everyone

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Facts

January 14, 1994 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released
January 14, 1994
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
122 countries

Tropes

Acid Pool, Deadly Remote Control Toy, Wood Chipper of Doom +9

  • Acid Pool
  • Deadly Remote Control Toy
  • Wood Chipper of Doom
  • You Wouldn't Shoot Me
  • Tranquil Fury
  • Car Fu
  • Cartwright Curse
  • Trash Landing
  • The Big Rotten Apple
  • False Reassurance
  • May–December Romance
  • Pre-Mortem One-Liner

12 of 58 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Death Wish V: The Face of Death?"

Questions about Death Wish V: The Face of Death

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Death Wish V: The Face of Death?

The RokuPlexTubi TV

In the United States, Death Wish V: The Face of Death is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is Death Wish V: The Face of Death worth watching?

30
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30 (IMDb 4.9, Letterboxd 2.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 25). Audiences rate it higher (47 out of 100) than critics (25).

Can I half-watch Death Wish V: The Face of Death?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Death Wish V: The Face of Death a box office flop?

Budget$5 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 34% of its budget.

What tropes does Death Wish V: The Face of Death use?

Acid PoolDeadly Remote Control ToyWood Chipper of DoomYou Wouldn't Shoot MeTranquil FuryCar FuCartwright CurseTrash LandingThe Big Rotten AppleFalse ReassuranceMay–December RomancePre-Mortem One-Linerand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 tropes for it, including Acid Pool, Deadly Remote Control Toy, and Wood Chipper of Doom.