

Dead Heat
“You can't keep a good cop dead.”
Detective Roger Mortis is killed in action while investigating a string of mysterious robberies: until he's brought back from the dead with a chemical company's secret re-animation technology. Now he has twelve hours to solve the case of his own death before he dies: And stays dead.
Where to watch Dead Heat in United States
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Where is Dead Heat streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, YouTube Free | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Looke, Claro tv+, Looke Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Dead Heat
Dead Heat is a 1988 English-language horror, science fiction and action film directed by Mark Goldblatt. The cast is led by Treat Williams, Joe Piscopo, Lindsay Frost. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
Dead Heat was produced by New World Pictures and Helpern / Meltzer and made in United States of America. It was released on May 6, 1988, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mark Goldblatt
- Writers
- Terry Black
- Release date
- May 6, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- New World Pictures, Helpern / Meltzer
Dead Heat cast & crew
Dead Heat was directed by Mark Goldblatt and written by Terry Black.
The cast features Treat Williams as Det. Roger Mortis, Joe Piscopo as Det. Doug Bigelow, Lindsay Frost as Randi James, Darren McGavin as Dr. Ernest McNab, Vincent Price as Arthur P. Loudermilk, and Robert Picardo as Lt. Herzog.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ernest Troost, cinematography is by Robert D. Yeoman, and it was produced by David Helpern and Michael L. Meltzer.
Is Dead Heat worth watching?
Dead Heat holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 235 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, science fiction, and action, Dead Heat is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Dead Heat
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Cast of Dead Heat

Treat Williams
Det. Roger Mortis

Joe Piscopo
Det. Doug Bigelow

Lindsay Frost
Randi James

Darren McGavin
Dr. Ernest McNab

Vincent Price
Arthur P. Loudermilk

Robert Picardo
Lt. Herzog

Martha Quinn
Newscaster

Keye Luke
Mr. Thule

Clare Kirkconnell
Rebecca Smythers

Mel Stewart
Captain Mayberry

Shane Black
Patrolman
Pons Maar
Pool Zombie
Dead Heat — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dead Heat in United States?
Dead Heat is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Dead Heat on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Dead Heat is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Dead Heat in?
Dead Heat is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dead Heat?
Dead Heat runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is Dead Heat rated?
Dead Heat is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 235 ratings.











