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Death Note (2017)

โ€œJustice is coming.โ€

4.3/10 ยท 4,195 votes 1h 41m r FantasyThrillerHorrorCrime

#319 of 319 films from 2017 #1068 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Adam Wingard ยท Written by Vlas Parlapanides, Charley Parlapanides, Jeremy Slater

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Overview

Light Turner finds a supernatural notebook and uses it to mete out death, attracting the attention of a detective, a demon and a girl in his class.

Cast

Nat Wolffas Light Turner
LaKeith Stanfieldas L
Margaret Qualleyas Mia Sutton
Shea Whighamas James Turner
Willem Dafoeas Ryuk (voice)
Jason Lilesas Ryuk
Paul Nakauchias Watari
Jack Ettlingeras Kenny Doyle
Matthew Kevin Andersonas Agent Young
Chris Brittonas Peltz
Timothy Lambertas Dr. Norman Ludlam
Kwesi Ameyawas Undercover Agent #1
Justin Stoneas Undercover Agent #2
Christian Sloanas Agent Franks

Facts

Release dateAugust 25, 2017
Runtime101 min (1h 41m) โ€” about the same as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresFantasy, Thriller, Horror, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$40,000,000
IMDbtt1241317

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Questions

How long is Death Note?
Death Note runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is Death Note worth watching?
TMDB users give it 4.3/10 across 4,195 votes, which places it #319 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 0%) and #1068 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Death Note?
Death Note was directed by Adam Wingard. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024), The Guest (2014).
Who stars in Death Note?
Nat Wolff as Light Turner; LaKeith Stanfield as L; Margaret Qualley as Mia Sutton; Shea Whigham as James Turner; Willem Dafoe as Ryuk (voice); Jason Liles as Ryuk.
What is Death Note rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Death Note?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/23326.

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