Dead in a Heartbeat (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2002, Dead in a Heartbeat is an action, crime and tv movie film directed by Paul Antier, running about 91 minutes. “Total carnage is just a beat away.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An unlikely duo, Lieutenant Tom Royko of the Seattle Bomb Squad and renowned heart surgeon, Dr. Gillian Hayes, find themselves in a race against time to track down a disturbed bomber who is inexplicably causing Dr. Hayes' patients to explode.
Who’s in it. Dead in a Heartbeat stars Judge Reinhold as Lt. Tom Royko, Penelope Ann Miller as Dr. Gillian Hayes, Timothy Busfield as Franklin and Fulvio Cecere as Detective Berman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Dead in a Heartbeat has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead in a Heartbeat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead in a Heartbeat 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 in a Heartbeat (2002)?
- In US, Dead in a Heartbeat is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dead in a Heartbeat worth watching?
- Dead in a Heartbeat holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead in a Heartbeat?
- Dead in a Heartbeat stars Judge Reinhold, Penelope Ann Miller, Timothy Busfield, Fulvio Cecere and Matthew Walker.
- When was Dead in a Heartbeat released?
- Dead in a Heartbeat was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.