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Dead on Arrival

2018·Movie
1h 37min·NR
38
WeakGoodWatch score

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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

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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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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Dead on Arrival legally?

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?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 4.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dead on Arrival rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated NR in the United States. 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.

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?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

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.