Death Watch
“She's the target of every eye… including eyes only science could create.”
In a future world where the disease has been finally defeated and everything can be sold, even the crude spectacle of death, the rare case of a dying woman becomes the morbid theme of a revolutionary reality show, broadcast through the curious eyes of a peculiar camera.
Where to watch Death Watch in United States
Can I watch Death Watch in United States? Yes — you can stream Death Watch in United States on Fandor and The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video.
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Where is Death Watch streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Fandor, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Pluto TV | — |
| Canada | Fandor | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD |
About Death Watch
Death Watch is a 1980 French-language drama and science fiction film directed by Bertrand Tavernier. The cast is led by Romy Schneider, Harvey Keitel, Harry Dean Stanton. It has a runtime of 2h 11m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fandor, The Roku Channel.
Death Watch was produced by TV13, Gaumont International, and Little Bear and made in France and Germany. It was released on January 23, 1980, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Writers
- Bertrand Tavernier, David Rayfiel
- Release date
- January 23, 1980
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Germany
- Production
- TV13, Gaumont International, Little Bear
Death Watch cast & crew
Death Watch was directed by Bertrand Tavernier and written by Bertrand Tavernier and David Rayfiel.
The cast features Romy Schneider as Katherine Mortenhoe, Harvey Keitel as Roddy, Harry Dean Stanton as Vincent Ferriman, Thérèse Liotard as Tracey, Max von Sydow as Gerald Mortenhoe, and Caroline Langrishe as Girl in the Bar.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Antoine Duhamel, cinematography is by Pierre-William Glenn, and it was produced by Janine Rubeiz and Elie Kfouri.
Is Death Watch worth watching?
Death Watch holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 122 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 11m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and science fiction, Death Watch is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Death Watch
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Cast of Death Watch
Romy Schneider
Katherine Mortenhoe
Harvey Keitel
Roddy
Harry Dean Stanton
Vincent Ferriman
Thérèse Liotard
Tracey
Max von Sydow
Gerald Mortenhoe
Caroline Langrishe
Girl in the Bar
William Russell
Dr. Mason
Vadim Glowna
Harry Graves
Eva Maria Meineke
Dr. Klausen
Bernhard Wicki
Katherine's Dad
Freddie Boardley
Technician
Robbie Coltrane
Limousine Driver
Death Watch — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Death Watch in United States?
Death Watch is streaming on Fandor, The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is Death Watch on Fandor?
Yes — Death Watch is currently available on Fandor in United States.
▸What language is Death Watch in?
Death Watch is originally in French, with audio tracks including English, French, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Death Watch?
Death Watch runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
▸What is Death Watch rated?
Death Watch is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 122 ratings.
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