Death Wish (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1974, Death Wish is an action, drama and crime film directed by Michael Winner, running about 93 minutes. “Vigilante, city style — judge, jury, and executioner.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his wife is murdered by street punks, a pacifistic New York City architect becomes a one-man vigilante squad, prowling the streets for would-be muggers after dark.
Who’s in it. Death Wish stars Charles Bronson as Paul Kersey, Hope Lange as Joanna Kersey, Vincent Gardenia as Frank Ochoa and Steven Keats as Jack Toby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Death Wish has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Wish page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Wish 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 Death Wish (1974)?
- In US, Death Wish is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death Wish worth watching?
- Death Wish holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Wish?
- Death Wish stars Charles Bronson, Hope Lange, Vincent Gardenia, Steven Keats and William Redfield.
- When was Death Wish released?
- Death Wish was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.