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TMDB20261h 46mCrime / Drama / Thriller

Dead Man's Wire

His revolution was televised.

In 1977, former real estate developer Tony Kiritsis puts a dead man's switch on himself and the mortgage banker who did him wrong, demanding $5 million and a personal apology.

TMDB audience score

Based on 240 votes

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Dead Man's Wire at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 46m

At 1h 46m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Crime · Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, drama, and thriller.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 240 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Dead Man's Wire tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 46m.
  • It is included with Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 240 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Dead Man's Wire

Is Dead Man's Wire scary?
MyCinema has not rated Dead Man's Wire for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Dead Man's Wire in the US?
Dead Man's Wire streams on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Dead Man's Wire?
Dead Man's Wire runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
Is Dead Man's Wire suitable for kids?
Dead Man's Wire 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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