Dead Heat (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film
Released in 1987, Dead Heat is an action and animation film directed by Toshifumi Kawase, running about 31 minutes.
What it’s about. Makoto is the driver of a rag-tag Formula X racing team competing in the bottom rung D-Class, with aspirations of one day making it to A-Class. When a mysterious benefactor sees potential in them, he offers his engineering services and shiny new engine to help them compete in the Open Cup. This yearly event is open to all classes and the winner automatically earns A-Class standing.
Who’s in it. Dead Heat stars Kazuki Yao as Makoto, Hochu Otsuka as Saburou, Kazuyuki Sogabe as Natsu Sawai and Masako Katsuki as Maria, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Heat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Heat 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 Dead Heat (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dead Heat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Dead Heat?
- Dead Heat stars Kazuki Yao, Hochu Otsuka, Kazuyuki Sogabe, Masako Katsuki and Ryusuke Oobayashi.
- When was Dead Heat released?
- Dead Heat was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 31 minutes.