Death Watch (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1980, Death Watch is a drama and science fiction film directed by Bertrand Tavernier, running about 131 minutes. “She's the target of every eye… including eyes only science could create.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a future world where the disease has been finally defeated and everything can be sold, even the crude spectacle of death, the rare case of a dying woman becomes the morbid theme of a revolutionary reality show, broadcast through the curious eyes of a peculiar camera.
Who’s in it. Death Watch stars Romy Schneider as Katherine Mortenhoe, Harvey Keitel as Roddy, Harry Dean Stanton as Vincent Ferriman and Thérèse Liotard as Tracey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Death Watch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Fandor and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Watch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Watch tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death Watch (1980)?
- In US, Death Watch is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Fandor, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death Watch worth watching?
- Death Watch holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Watch?
- Death Watch stars Romy Schneider, Harvey Keitel, Harry Dean Stanton, Thérèse Liotard and Max von Sydow.
- When was Death Watch released?
- Death Watch was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.