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19881h 36m6.3(221)

D.O.A.

Someone poisoned Dexter Cornell. He's got to find out who. He's got to find out why. He's got to find out now. In 24 hours, he'll be Dead On Arrival.

MysteryThriller
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1988-03-18
1h 36m
English
Released
Touchstone Pictures

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Dexter Cornell, an English Professor becomes embroiled in a series of murders involving people around him. Dexter has good reason to want to find the murderer but hasn't much time. He finds help and comfort from one of his student, Sydney Fuller.

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About D.O.A.

Someone poisoned Dexter Cornell. He's got to find out who. He's got to find out why. He's got to find out now. In 24 hours, he'll be Dead On Arrival.

Dexter Cornell, an English Professor becomes embroiled in a series of murders involving people around him. Dexter has good reason to want to find the murderer but hasn't much time. He finds help and comfort from one of his student, Sydney Fuller. Running 96 minutes.

D.O.A. Cast and Characters

The cast features Dennis Quaid (as Dexter Cornell), Meg Ryan (as Sydney Fuller), Charlotte Rampling (as Mrs. Fitzwaring), Daniel Stern (as Hal Petersham), and Jane Kaczmarek (as Gail Cornell). Their performances are a major reason D.O.A. has built such a passionate audience.

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D.O.A. flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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D.O.A. runs for 96 minutes (about 1.6 hours).

Is D.O.A. good? What's the rating?

D.O.A. holds a 6.3/10 rating based on 221 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of D.O.A.?

The main cast includes Dennis Quaid, Meg Ryan, Charlotte Rampling, and Daniel Stern, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is D.O.A. available in English?

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When was D.O.A. released?

D.O.A. was released in 1988.

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What is D.O.A. about?

D.O.A. is a Mystery/Thriller English-language film. Dexter Cornell, an English Professor becomes embroiled in a series of murders involving people around him. Dexter has good reason to want to find the murderer but hasn't much time. He finds help and comfort from one of his student, Sydney Fuller.

When was D.O.A. released?

D.O.A. was released on March 18, 1988. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. The film was produced by Touchstone Pictures.

Who stars in D.O.A.?

D.O.A. stars Dennis Quaid, Meg Ryan, Charlotte Rampling and Daniel Stern. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is D.O.A. available in HD?

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