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Death Is a Number (1951): cast, story & where to watch

1951 · Film · ★ 2

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Released in 1951, Death Is a Number is a horror film directed by Robert Henryson, running about 60 minutes.

What it’s about. A man relates the story of his friend, racing driver John Bridgnorth, whose death may have been the final act of an ancient family curse

Who’s in it. Death Is a Number stars Terence Alexander as Alan Robert and Lesley Osmond as Joan Robert.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Death Is a Number has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Is a Number page.

If you liked it. Fans of Death Is a Number tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Death Is a Number (1951)?
In US, Death Is a Number is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Death Is a Number worth watching?
Death Is a Number holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Death Is a Number?
Death Is a Number stars Terence Alexander and Lesley Osmond.
When was Death Is a Number released?
Death Is a Number was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.