Death Wish (2018)
A surgeon's family tragedy ignites a brutal, briskly paced quest for gritty, pulpy justice.
A mild-mannered father is transformed into a killing machine after his family is torn apart by a violent act.
How intense is Death Wish?
Death Wish is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Death Wish feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpysuspenseful
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Death Wish
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Death Wish for you?
Is Death Wish scary?
Only a little. Death Wish has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Death Wish gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Death Wish sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Death Wish OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Death Wish?
Death Wish runs 1h 47m.
Where can I stream Death Wish?
Death Wish is streaming on MGM+.
Does Death Wish have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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