Deadline (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2009, Deadline is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Sean McConville, running about 89 minutes. “Focus your fear” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A screenwriter travels to an abandoned house to finish a script on time, but a series of strange events lead her to a psychological breakdown.
Who’s in it. Deadline stars Brittany Murphy as Alice Evans, Thora Birch as Lucy Woods, Tammy Blanchard as Rebecca and Marc Blucas as David Woods, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Deadline has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadline page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadline tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadline (2009)?
- In US, Deadline is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deadline worth watching?
- Deadline holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deadline?
- Deadline stars Brittany Murphy, Thora Birch, Tammy Blanchard, Marc Blucas and Claudia Troll.
- When was Deadline released?
- Deadline was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.