D.O.A. (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1988, D.O.A. is a thriller and mystery film directed by Annabel Jankel, running about 96 minutes. “Someone poisoned Dexter Cornell. He's got to find out who. He's got to find out why. He's got to find out now. In 24 hours, he'll be Dead On Arrival.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. D.O.A. stars Dennis Quaid as Dexter Cornell, Meg Ryan as Sydney Fuller, Charlotte Rampling as Mrs. Fitzwaring and Daniel Stern as Hal Petersham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, D.O.A. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch D.O.A. page.
If you liked it. Fans of D.O.A. tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch D.O.A. (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for D.O.A. change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is D.O.A. worth watching?
- D.O.A. holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in D.O.A.?
- D.O.A. stars Dennis Quaid, Meg Ryan, Charlotte Rampling, Daniel Stern and Jane Kaczmarek.
- When was D.O.A. released?
- D.O.A. was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.