MyCinema has not rated D.O.A. for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch D.O.A. in the US?

D.O.A. is free on Hoopla in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

D.O.A. runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Is D.O.A. suitable for kids?

D.O.A. is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19881h 36mMystery / Thriller

D.O.A.

Name: D.O.A.
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1988-03-18
Duration: 96 min

Someone poisoned Dexter Cornell. He's got to find out who. He's got to find out why. He's got to find out now. In 24 hours, he'll be Dead On Arrival.

Dexter Cornell, an English Professor becomes embroiled in a series of murders involving people around him. Dexter has good reason to want to find the murderer but hasn't much time. He finds help and comfort from one of his student, Sydney Fuller.

TMDB audience score

Based on 234 votes

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D.O.A. at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 36m

At 1h 36m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Mystery · Thriller

TMDB files it under mystery and thriller.

US availability

1 free

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TMDB audience score

6.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 234 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch D.O.A. tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 36m.
It is free to watch on Hoopla in the US.
TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 234 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about D.O.A.

Is D.O.A. scary?: MyCinema has not rated D.O.A. for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch D.O.A. in the US?: D.O.A. is free on Hoopla in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is D.O.A.?: D.O.A. runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
Is D.O.A. suitable for kids?: D.O.A. is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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