Dead Man Down (2013)
A gritty New York City thriller where a crime lord's enforcer falls for a woman bent on revenge.
In New York City, a crime lord's right-hand man is seduced by a woman seeking retribution.
How intense is Dead Man Down?
Dead Man Down is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Dead Man Down feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Dead Man Down
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Dead Man Down for you?
Is Dead Man Down scary?
No. Dead Man Down is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Dead Man Down gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Dead Man Down sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Dead Man Down OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Dead Man Down?
Dead Man Down runs 1h 58m.
Where can I stream Dead Man Down?
Dead Man Down is streaming on The Roku Channel.
Does Dead Man Down have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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