The Death and Life of Bobby Z
2007, English. Directed by John Herzfeld.
To live a life of his own, he has to die first.
A DEA agent provides former Marine Tim Kearney with a way out of his prison sentence: impersonate Bobby Z, a recently deceased drug dealer, in a hostage switch with a crime lord. When the negotiations go awry, Kearney flees, with Z's son in tow.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 419 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Death and Life of Bobby Z
The Death and Life of Bobby Z is streaming on fuboTV and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 23 July 2007
- Country
- United States of America, Germany
- Written by
- Bob Krakower, Allen Lawrence, Don Winslow
- Budget
- $22M
- Box office
- $413K
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The Death and Life of Bobby Z: quick answers
Is The Death and Life of Bobby Z worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 419 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Death and Life of Bobby Z?
The Death and Life of Bobby Z runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Death and Life of Bobby Z have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Death and Life of Bobby Z. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Death and Life of Bobby Z parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Death and Life of Bobby Z is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Death and Life of Bobby Z on?
The Death and Life of Bobby Z is streaming on fuboTV and Philo in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Death and Life of Bobby Z?
If you liked The Death and Life of Bobby Z, try The Crew, Beyond the Law, The Substitute.
Who directed The Death and Life of Bobby Z?
The Death and Life of Bobby Z (2007) was directed by John Herzfeld and stars Paul Walker, Laurence Fishburne, Olivia Wilde.