Expect to Die (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1997, Expect to Die is an action film directed by Jalal Merhi, running about 92 minutes. “Play now, or there will be no tomorrow...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The military has been testing a new Virtual Reality fighting simulator, but testing is abruptly canceled when a soldier loses his life during the action. Its creator, Dr. Vincent MacIntyre, goes underground to continue developing the device, until detective Justin Blake and his partner Stone break into the syndicate to stop them. However, they are too late, and the new simulator is even deadlier than the first!
Who’s in it. Expect to Die stars Jalal Merhi as Blake, David Bradley as Dr. Vincent MacInlyre, Evan Lurie as Stone and Lazar Rockwood as Sharon's kidnapper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Expect to Die has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Expect to Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of Expect to Die tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Expect to Die (1997)?
- In US, Expect to Die is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Expect to Die worth watching?
- Expect to Die holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Expect to Die?
- Expect to Die stars Jalal Merhi, David Bradley, Evan Lurie, Lazar Rockwood and Brad Milne.
- When was Expect to Die released?
- Expect to Die was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.