The Dead Pool
“Dirty Harry just learned a new game.”
Dirty Harry Callahan returns for his final film adventure. Together with his partner Al Quan, he must investigate the systematic murder of prominent figures. By the time Harry learns that the murders are part of a sick game to predict such deaths, it may be too late.
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Where is The Dead Pool streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Dead Pool
The Dead Pool is a 1988 English-language action, crime and thriller film directed by Buddy Van Horn. The cast is led by Clint Eastwood, Patricia Clarkson, Liam Neeson. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Dead Pool was produced by Malpaso Productions and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 13, 1988, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $38 million worldwide.
- Director
- Buddy Van Horn
- Writers
- Steve Sharon, Durk Pearson, Sandy Shaw
- Release date
- July 13, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $38 million
- Production
- Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
The Dead Pool cast & crew
The Dead Pool was directed by Buddy Van Horn and written by Steve Sharon, Durk Pearson, and Sandy Shaw.
The cast features Clint Eastwood as Insp. Harry Callahan, Patricia Clarkson as Samantha Walker, Liam Neeson as Peter Swan, Evan C. Kim as Insp. Al Quan, Jim Carrey as Johnny Squares, and David Hunt as Harlan Rook.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lalo Schifrin, cinematography is by Jack N. Green, and it was produced by David Valdes.
Is The Dead Pool worth watching?
The Dead Pool holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 949 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, crime, and thriller, The Dead Pool is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Dead Pool
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Cast of The Dead Pool
Clint Eastwood
Insp. Harry Callahan
Patricia Clarkson
Samantha Walker
Liam Neeson
Peter Swan
Evan C. Kim
Insp. Al Quan
Jim Carrey
Johnny Squares
David Hunt
Harlan Rook
Michael Currie
Capt. Donnelly
Ronnie Claire Edwards
Molly Fisher
Michael Goodwin
Lt. Ackerman
Darwin Gillett
Patrick Snow
Christopher P. Beale
Dist. Atty. Thomas McSherry
John Allen Vick
Lt. Ruskowski
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The Dead Pool — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Dead Pool in United States?
The Dead Pool 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 The Dead Pool in?
The Dead Pool is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Dead Pool?
The Dead Pool runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is The Dead Pool rated?
The Dead Pool is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 949 ratings.
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