Dead Heat
Detective Roger Mortis is killed in action while investigating a string of mysterious robberies: until he's brought back from the dead with a chemical company's secret re-animation technology. Now he has twelve hours to solve the case of his own death before he dies: And stays dead.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and YouTube Free.
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Frequently asked questions about Dead Heat
Where can I watch Dead Heat in the United States?
Dead Heat is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Dead Heat on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Dead Heat is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and YouTube Free.
Can I watch Dead Heat for free?
Dead Heat streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Dead Heat?
Dead Heat scores 6.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Dead Heat?
Dead Heat stars Treat Williams, Joe Piscopo, Lindsay Frost, Darren McGavin, and Vincent Price. Mark Goldblatt is the director.
How long is Dead Heat?
Dead Heat runs 1h 26m (86 minutes).
When did Dead Heat come out?
Dead Heat was released on May 6, 1988.
Which studio made Dead Heat?
Dead Heat was produced by New World Pictures and Helpern / Meltzer in the United States.
What was the budget for Dead Heat?
Dead Heat was made on a budget of $5,000,000.
How much did Dead Heat make at the box office?
Dead Heat grossed $3,588,626 worldwide, against a budget of $5,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.