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Death Wish

2018·Movie
1h 47min·R
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic31–Rotten Tomatoes18%70%
IMDb6.3Metacritic31–Rotten Tomatoes18%70%

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Satire & Parody1

World

Crime and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality3
  • Rewatchability2

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Intrigue6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Sound Centrality5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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About

They came for his family. Now he's coming for them.

A mild-mannered father is transformed into a killing machine after his family is torn apart by a violent act.
Vigilante Justice ThrillerRevenge NarrativeUrban Crime DramaIntense Action SequencesGrief-Driven MotivationMoral AmbiguityModern RemakeBrutal ConsequencesSuspenseful PacingPersonal Tragedy

Crew

Directed by:
Eli Roth, Mark Cotone, Stéphane Byl
Written by:
Joe Carnahan, Brian Garfield, Wendell Mayes
Produced by:
Mary Vernieu, Roger Birnbaum, Marisol Roncali
Composed by:
Ludwig Göransson, Howard London, David Esparza

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Death Wish

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Death Wish legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuTubi TV

Death Wish is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. 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 Death Wish worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 31). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Death Wish 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?

1 h 47 min

Death Wish runs 1 h 47 min.

Is Death Wish based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Death Wish?

Critics25
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Death Wish higher (67) than critics (25). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Death Wish a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$34 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $34 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Death Wish in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Death Wish?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Death Wish in 79 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Death Wish use?

Well-Intentioned ExtremistThe Big Rotten AppleIn the BackRated M for ManlyAdaptational Job ChangeWretched HiveKnow When to Fold 'EmVigilante ManNever Bring a Knife to a Gun FightNo-Holds-Barred BeatdownVillainous ValorBoisterous Weaklingand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for Death Wish, including Well-Intentioned Extremist, The Big Rotten Apple, In the Back.