Dead Again
Seen it?1991 | 107 min | Mystery, Thriller, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics. If you loved Blue Velvet or Memento, start here.
- The mood
- Tense and unsettling, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
In 1949, composer Roman Strauss is executed for the murder of his wife. In 1990s Los Angeles, a detective comes across a mute amnesiac woman who is somehow linked to the Strauss murder.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe, 1 BAFTA and 1 Berlin award.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$38 million worldwide on a $15 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 133K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kenneth Branagh
- Kenneth BranaghRoman Strauss / Mike Church
- Andy GarciaGray Baker
- Emma ThompsonGrace / Margaret Strauss
- Lois HallSister Constance
- Richard EastonFather Timothy
- Jo AndersonSister Madeleine / Starlet
- Patrick MontesDeOcaPickup Driver
- Raymond CruzClerk
- Robin WilliamsCozy Carlisle
- Wayne KnightPiccolo Pete