Death Defying Acts (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2007, Death Defying Acts is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Gillian Armstrong, running about 97 minutes. “Love is inescapable” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On a tour of Britain in 1926, Harry Houdini enters into a passionate affair with a psychic out to con the famous magician.
Who’s in it. Death Defying Acts stars Catherine Zeta-Jones as Mary McGarvie, Guy Pearce as Harry Houdini, Timothy Spall as Sugarman and Saoirse Ronan as Benji McGarvie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Death Defying Acts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Defying Acts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Defying Acts tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death Defying Acts (2007)?
- In US, Death Defying Acts is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death Defying Acts worth watching?
- Death Defying Acts holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Defying Acts?
- Death Defying Acts stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, Guy Pearce, Timothy Spall, Saoirse Ronan and Malcolm Shields.
- When was Death Defying Acts released?
- Death Defying Acts was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.