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Death Sentence (2007)

โ€œProtect what's yours.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 1,272 votes 1h 45m r ActionThrillerDramaCrime

#79 of 208 films from 2007 #841 of 2168 in action

Directed by James Wan ยท Written by Ian Jeffers, Brian Garfield, Ian Mackenzie Jeffers

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Overview

Nick Hume is a mild-mannered executive with a perfect life, until one gruesome night he witnesses something that changes him forever. Transformed by grief, Hume eventually comes to the disturbing conclusion that no length is too great when protecting his family.

Cast

Kevin Baconas Nick Hume
Garrett Hedlundas Billy Darley
Kelly Prestonas Helen Hume
Jordan Garrettas Lucas Hume
John Goodmanas Bones Darley
Aisha Tyleras Detective Wallis
Stuart Laffertyas Brendan Hume
Matt O'Learyas Joe Darley
Edi Gathegias Bodie
Hector Atreyu Ruizas Heco
Kanin Howellas Baggy
Dennis Keifferas Jamie
Freddy Boucieguesas Tommy
Leigh Whannellas Spink

Facts

Release dateAugust 31, 2007
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) โ€” about the same as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$16,974,459 (0.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0804461

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Questions

How long is Death Sentence?
Death Sentence runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is Death Sentence worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 1,272 votes, which places it #79 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 63%) and #841 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Death Sentence?
Death Sentence was directed by James Wan. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Conjuring (2013), Saw (2004), The Conjuring 2 (2016).
Who stars in Death Sentence?
Kevin Bacon as Nick Hume; Garrett Hedlund as Billy Darley; Kelly Preston as Helen Hume; Jordan Garrett as Lucas Hume; John Goodman as Bones Darley; Aisha Tyler as Detective Wallis.
What is Death Sentence rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Death Sentence?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/24522.

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