Death Wish
1974, English. Directed by Michael Winner.
Vigilante, city style — judge, jury, and executioner.
After his wife is murdered by street punks, a pacifistic New York City architect becomes a one-man vigilante squad, prowling the streets for would-be muggers after dark.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 1,006 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Death Wish isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Michael WinnerDirector
- Charles BronsonPaul Kersey
- Hope LangeJoanna Kersey
- Vincent GardeniaFrank Ochoa
- Steven KeatsJack Toby
- William RedfieldSam Kreutzer
- Stuart MargolinAimes Jainchill
- Stephen ElliottPolice Commissioner
- Kathleen TolanCarol Toby
- Jack WallaceHank
- Fred J. ScollayDistrict Attorney
- Chris GampelIves
- Robert Kya-HillJoe Charles
Details
- Released
- 24 July 1974
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Wendell Mayes, Gerald Wilson, Michael Winner
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $77M
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What Death Wish is based on
Death Wish is based on Death Wish (1972) by Brian Garfield, published by David McKay Publications.
1972
Death Wish
By Brian Garfield
Published by David McKay Publications
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Death Wish: quick answers
What comes after Death Wish?
Next in the series: Death Wish II (1982), Death Wish 3 (1985), and Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987).
Is Death Wish worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 1,006 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Death Wish?
Death Wish runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Death Wish have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Death Wish. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Death Wish parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Death Wish is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Death Wish on?
Death Wish isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Death Wish?
If you liked Death Wish, try Death Wish 3, Death Wish II, Hard to Kill.
Who directed Death Wish?
Death Wish (1974) was directed by Michael Winner and stars Charles Bronson, Hope Lange, Vincent Gardenia.
What is Death Wish based on?
Death Wish is based on Death Wish (1972) by Brian Garfield, published by David McKay Publications.