Dead Heat (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 2002, Dead Heat is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Mark Malone, running about 120 minutes. “All Bets Are Off.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Boston cop Pally is forced into early retirement, putting a strain on his marriage. Pally's stepbrother, Ray, attempts to lift his spirits by tipping him off to a sure-bet racehorse. But their attempts to secure the champion equine are thwarted by a local mob boss, who steals the horse as repayment for a gambling debt. With their investment on the line, Pally and Ray become entangled in a web of underworld crime and murder.

Who’s in it. Dead Heat stars Kiefer Sutherland as Pally, Anthony LaPaglia as Ray, Radha Mitchell as Charlotte and Lothaire Bluteau as Tony, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Dead Heat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 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 (2002)?
In US, Dead Heat is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Dead Heat worth watching?
Dead Heat holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dead Heat?
Dead Heat stars Kiefer Sutherland, Anthony LaPaglia, Radha Mitchell, Lothaire Bluteau and Daniel Benzali.
When was Dead Heat released?
Dead Heat was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.