Deathtrap
“The trap is set... For a wickedly funny who'll-do-it.”
A Broadway playwright puts murder in his plan to take credit for a student's script.
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Where is Deathtrap streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Deathtrap
Deathtrap is a 1982 English-language comedy, crime and thriller film directed by Sidney Lumet. The cast is led by Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve, Dyan Cannon. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Deathtrap was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 19, 1982, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $19 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Writers
- Jay Presson Allen
- Release date
- March 19, 1982
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $19 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Deathtrap cast & crew
Deathtrap was directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Jay Presson Allen.
The cast features Michael Caine as Sidney Bruhl, Christopher Reeve as Clifford Anderson, Dyan Cannon as Myra Bruhl, Irene Worth as Helga ten Dorp, Henry Jones as Porter Milgrim, and Joe Silver as Seymour Starger.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Johnny Mandel, cinematography is by Andrzej Bartkowiak, and it was produced by Burtt Harris and Jay Presson Allen.
Is Deathtrap worth watching?
Deathtrap holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 305 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, crime, and thriller, Deathtrap is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Deathtrap
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Cast of Deathtrap
Michael Caine
Sidney Bruhl
Christopher Reeve
Clifford Anderson
Dyan Cannon
Myra Bruhl
Irene Worth
Helga ten Dorp
Henry Jones
Porter Milgrim
Joe Silver
Seymour Starger
Tony DiBenedetto
Burt - the Bartender
Al LeBreton
Handsome Actor
Francis B. Creamer Jr.
The Minister
Stewart Klein
Stewart Klein
Jeffrey Lyons
Jeffrey Lyons
Joel Siegel
Joel Siegel
Deathtrap — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Deathtrap in United States?
Deathtrap is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Deathtrap in?
Deathtrap is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Deathtrap?
Deathtrap runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is Deathtrap rated?
Deathtrap is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 305 ratings.
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