Dead Heat
1988, English. Directed by Mark Goldblatt.
You can't keep a good cop dead.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- 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 252 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Dead Heat
Dead Heat is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory, and Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mark GoldblattDirector
- Treat WilliamsDet. Roger Mortis
- Joe PiscopoDet. Doug Bigelow
- Lindsay FrostRandi James
- Darren McGavinDr. Ernest McNab
- Vincent PriceArthur P. Loudermilk
- Robert PicardoLt. Herzog
- Martha QuinnNewscaster
- Keye LukeMr. Thule
- Clare KirkconnellRebecca Smythers
- Mel StewartCaptain Mayberry
- Shane BlackPatrolman
- Pons MaarPool Zombie
Details
- Released
- 6 May 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Terry Black
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $3.6M
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Dead Heat: quick answers
Is Dead Heat worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 252 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dead Heat?
Dead Heat runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Dead Heat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dead Heat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dead Heat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dead Heat is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dead Heat on?
Dead Heat is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory, and Howdy in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dead Heat?
If you liked Dead Heat, try The Car, RoboCop, Circle.
Who directed Dead Heat?
Dead Heat (1988) was directed by Mark Goldblatt and stars Treat Williams, Joe Piscopo, Lindsay Frost.