Movie

The Death and Life of Bobby Z

“To live a life of his own, he has to die first.”

★ 6.2(411)20071h 37m

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Good to know

Director: John Herzfeld
Release date: 2007-07-23
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Box office: $413,454
Budget: $22,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Eclectic Pictures

The Death and Life of Bobby Z — trailer

About The Death and Life of Bobby Z

The Death and Life of Bobby Z is a 2007 movie in the Drama, Action and Thriller genres, directed by John Herzfeld, starring Paul Walker, Laurence Fishburne and Olivia Wilde. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 411 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Death and Life of Bobby Z in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Paul Walker

Tim Kearney

Laurence Fishburne

Tad Gruzsa

Olivia Wilde

Elizabeth

Jason Lewis

Bobby Z

Michael Bowen

Duke

Richard Bairos

Drug dealer

Jarrod Bunch

Security Guard

Shirly Brener

Surfer Girl

Keith Carradine

Johnson

Chuck Liddell

Maddog

Joaquim de Almeida

Don Huertero

Paul Diaz

Felipe

Themes & keywords

vineyardrifledrug tradedrug lorddouble crossestatebaja californiasan remolandfillgalloprolling eyesbooby trapshotgolden gun

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Death and Life of Bobby Z in Australia?+

The Death and Life of Bobby Z is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Death and Life of Bobby Z on Netflix?+

The Death and Life of Bobby Z is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is The Death and Life of Bobby Z?+

The Death and Life of Bobby Z has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in The Death and Life of Bobby Z?+

The Death and Life of Bobby Z stars Paul Walker, Laurence Fishburne, Olivia Wilde, Jason Lewis and Michael Bowen.

When did The Death and Life of Bobby Z come out?+

The Death and Life of Bobby Z is a 2007 movie directed by John Herzfeld.

What genre is The Death and Life of Bobby Z?+

The Death and Life of Bobby Z is Drama, Action, Thriller and Crime film.

Who directed The Death and Life of Bobby Z?+

The Death and Life of Bobby Z was directed by John Herzfeld.