

Death Warrant
“He loves a good fight.”
Canadian policeman Louis Burke is assigned in a jail to investigate the murders of prisoners and jailors. While there, Louis, using his outstanding martial arts skills, is able to save his life and make himself respected in this violent world.
Where to watch Death Warrant in United States
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Where is Death Warrant streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, VIX , Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Oldflix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Death Warrant
Death Warrant is a 1990 English-language action, crime and thriller film directed by Deran Sarafian. The cast is led by Jean-Claude Van Damme, Robert Guillaume, Cynthia Gibb. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, VIX .
Death Warrant was produced by MGM-Pathé Communications and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on September 14, 1990, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $47 million worldwide.
- Director
- Deran Sarafian
- Writers
- David S. Goyer
- Release date
- September 14, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $47 million
- Production
- MGM-Pathé Communications, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Death Warrant cast & crew
Death Warrant was directed by Deran Sarafian and written by David S. Goyer.
The cast features Jean-Claude Van Damme as Louis Burke, Robert Guillaume as Hawkins, Cynthia Gibb as Amanda Beckett, Patrick Kilpatrick as Christian 'The Sandman' Naylor, Art LaFleur as Sergeant DeGraf, and George Dickerson as Tom Vogler.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gary Chang, cinematography is by Russell Carpenter, and it was produced by Mark DiSalle and Alan Ladd Jr..
Is Death Warrant worth watching?
Death Warrant holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 626 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, crime, and thriller, Death Warrant is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Death Warrant
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Cast of Death Warrant

Jean-Claude Van Damme
Louis Burke

Robert Guillaume
Hawkins

Cynthia Gibb
Amanda Beckett

Patrick Kilpatrick
Christian 'The Sandman' Naylor

Art LaFleur
Sergeant DeGraf

George Dickerson
Tom Vogler

Joshua John Miller
Douglas Tisdale

Hank Stone
Romaker

Conrad Dunn
Konefke

Jack Bannon
Ben Keane

Abdul Salaam El Razzac
Priest

Armin Shimerman
Dr. Gottesman
Death Warrant — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Death Warrant in United States?
Death Warrant is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, VIX , Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Death Warrant on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Death Warrant is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Death Warrant in?
Death Warrant is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Death Warrant?
Death Warrant runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is Death Warrant rated?
Death Warrant is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 626 ratings.











