Dead End (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.4

Released in 2003, Dead End is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Jean-Baptiste Andrea, running about 83 minutes. “Read the signs.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Christmas Eve. On his way to his in-laws with his family, Frank Harrington decides to try a shortcut, for the first time in 20 years. It turns out to be the biggest mistake of his life.
Who’s in it. Dead End stars Ray Wise as Frank Harrington, Lin Shaye as Laura Harrington, Mick Cain as Richard Harrington and Alexandra Holden as Marion Harrington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Dead End has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $77M at the box office.
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 End page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead End tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead End (2003)?
- In US, Dead End 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 End worth watching?
- Dead End holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead End?
- Dead End stars Ray Wise, Lin Shaye, Mick Cain, Alexandra Holden and Amber Smith.
- When was Dead End released?
- Dead End was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.
