Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back)
Seen it?2018 | 90 min | Comedy, Action, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (52% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
William has failed to kill himself so many times that he outsources his suicide to aging assassin Leslie. But with the contract signed and death assured within a week (or his money back), William suddenly discovers reasons to live... However Leslie is under pressure from his boss to make sure the contract is completed.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
52% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 59K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tom Edmunds
- Aneurin BarnardWilliam
- Tom WilkinsonLeslie
- Freya MavorEllie
- Christopher EcclestonHarvey
- Marion BaileyPenny
- Velibor TopicIvan
- Nigel LindsayBrian
- Gethin AnthonyCharlie
- Marcia WarrenMargaret
- Emma Campbell-JonesWilliam's Mum