The Dead Pool (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1988, The Dead Pool is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Buddy Van Horn, running about 91 minutes. “Dirty Harry Just Learned A New Game.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dirty Harry Callahan returns for his final film adventure. Together with his partner Al Quan, he must investigate the systematic murder of actors and musicians. By the time Harry learns that the murders are a part of a sick game to predict the deaths of celebrities before they happen, it may be too late...
Who’s in it. The Dead Pool stars Clint Eastwood as Insp. Harry Callahan, Patricia Clarkson as Samantha Walker, Liam Neeson as Peter Swan and Evan C. Kim as Insp. Al Quan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Dead Pool has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $37.9M 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 The Dead Pool page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dead Pool 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 The Dead Pool (1988)?
- In US, The Dead Pool 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 The Dead Pool worth watching?
- The Dead Pool holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dead Pool?
- The Dead Pool stars Clint Eastwood, Patricia Clarkson, Liam Neeson, Evan C. Kim and Jim Carrey.
- When was The Dead Pool released?
- The Dead Pool was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.