Dead on Arrival

2017·Movie
1h 37min
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Metacritic60–Rotten Tomatoes–66%

Where to watch

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Dead on Arrival fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • World Immersion5
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Sound Centrality5

Who it's for

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About

A pharmaceutical sales rep visits a small town in Louisiana on business. He finds himself in a dark world of corruption and murder with 24 hours to live, running from the police, the mob and a sheriff that wants him dead.
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Crew

Directed by:
Stephen C. Sepher
Written by:
Stephen C. Sepher
Produced by:
Hilda Somarriba

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Dead on Arrival

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Where can I stream Dead on Arrival legally?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

Dead on Arrival 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 Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dead on Arrival worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 4.9 and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dead on Arrival rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Dead on Arrival?

1 h 37 min

Dead on Arrival runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dead on Arrival?

Critics60
Audiences58

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 58 out of 100, so both groups see Dead on Arrival much the same way.

What language is Dead on Arrival in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dead on Arrival?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dead on Arrival in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dead on Arrival use?

Perfect PoisonBittersweet EndingChekhov's SkillForegone ConclusionEndless CorridorSay My NameAx-CrazyGoing by the MatchbookFemme FataleBut for Me, It Was TuesdayDriving a DeskHe Knows Too Muchand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for Dead on Arrival, including Perfect Poison, Bittersweet Ending, Chekhov's Skill.

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