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Death Wish
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Eli Roth. With Bruce Willis, Vincent D'Onofrio, Dean Norris.
6.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A mild-mannered father is transformed into a killing machine after his family is torn apart by a violent act.
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6.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA mild-mannered father is transformed into a killing machine after his family is torn apart by a violent act.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Death Wish.
MoviHero lists March 1, 2018 as the release date for Death Wish. Eli Roth is the listed director. The listed cast includes Bruce Willis as Paul Kersey, Vincent D'Onofrio as Frank Kersey, Dean Norris as Detective Rains, Elisabeth Shue as Lucy Kersey. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 1, 2018
GenresDrama · Crime · Thriller · Action
Runtime1h 47m
DirectorEli Roth
CastBruce Willis as Paul Kersey, Vincent D'Onofrio as Frank Kersey, Dean Norris as Detective Rains, Elisabeth Shue as Lucy Kersey
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Death Wish right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Death Wish runs 1h 47m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.2/10 from 2,916 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability4/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“I have spent a LOT of time here rallying against remakes and my absolute hatred for them.”
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“"It's not as good as the original" he said, shocking absolutely no one.”
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“An entertaining (full of) action film. I enjoyed 'Death Wish' , plain and simply. The action is satisfying, with it featuring some neat death scenes…”
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“Robert “Bronzi” Kovacs Played in a Movie called Death Kiss, he looks like Charles Bronson not a bad actor, he'd been better that Bruce, or…”
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“79/100 Based on the 70's, Charles Bronson film, a man's wife is killed and his daughter placed in a coma during a home invasion.”
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