D.O.A. (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1949, D.O.A. is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Rudolph Maté, running about 83 minutes. “A Picture As Excitingly Different As Its Title!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Frank Bigelow is about to die, and he knows it. The accountant has been poisoned and has only 24 hours before the lethal concoction kills him. Determined to find out who his murderer is, Frank, with the help of his assistant and girlfriend, Paula, begins to trace back over his last steps. As he frantically tries to unravel the mystery behind his own impending demise, his sleuthing leads him to a group of crooked businessmen and another murder.
Who’s in it. D.O.A. stars Edmond O'Brien as Frank Bigelow, Pamela Britton as Paula Gibson, Luther Adler as Majak and Beverly Garland as Miss Foster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, D.O.A. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and Brew and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch D.O.A. page.
If you liked it. Fans of D.O.A. tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch D.O.A. (1949)?
- In US, D.O.A. is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is D.O.A. worth watching?
- D.O.A. holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in D.O.A.?
- D.O.A. stars Edmond O'Brien, Pamela Britton, Luther Adler, Beverly Garland and Lynn Baggett.
- When was D.O.A. released?
- D.O.A. was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.