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D.O.A.

Name: D.O.A.
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1988-03-18
Cast: Dennis Quaid, Meg Ryan, Charlotte Rampling, Daniel Stern, Jane Kaczmarek

1988 | 96 min | Mystery, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, 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 likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Big Sleep or Presumed Innocent, start here.
The mood: Tense.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

Dexter Cornell, an English Professor becomes embroiled in a series of murders involving people around him. Dexter has good reason to want to find the murderer but hasn't much time. He finds help and comfort from one of his student, Sydney Fuller.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
62% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$13 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 46K people sought it out in the past year