Movie

D.O.A.

“Someone poisoned Dexter Cornell. He's got to find out who. He's got to find out why. He's got to find out now. In 24 hours, he'll be Dead On Arrival.”

★ 6.3(221)19881h 36m

Mystery Thriller

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Good to know

Director: Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton
Release date: 1988-03-18
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Box office: $12,706,478
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Touchstone Pictures

D.O.A. — trailer

About D.O.A.

D.O.A. is a 1988 movie in the Mystery and Thriller genres, directed by Annabel Jankel and Rocky Morton, starring Dennis Quaid, Meg Ryan and Charlotte Rampling. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 221 viewers. Below you can see where to watch D.O.A. in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Dexter Cornell, an English Professor becomes embroiled in a series of murders involving people around him. Dexter has good reason to want to find the murderer but hasn't much time. He finds help and comfort from one of his student, Sydney Fuller.

Cast

Dennis Quaid

Dexter Cornell

Meg Ryan

Sydney Fuller

Charlotte Rampling

Mrs. Fitzwaring

Daniel Stern

Hal Petersham

Jane Kaczmarek

Gail Cornell

Christopher Neame

Bernard

Robin Johnson

Cookie Fitzwaring

Robert Knepper

Nicholas Lang

Jay Patterson

Graham Corey

Brion James

Detective Ulmer

Jack Kehoe

Detective Brockton

Elizabeth Arlen

Elaine Wells

Themes & keywords

race against timetoxicationliterature professorculpritrelationshipdivorcegluewoman directorstealing manuscript

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch D.O.A. in Mexico?+

D.O.A. is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is D.O.A. on Netflix?+

D.O.A. is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is D.O.A.?+

D.O.A. has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in D.O.A.?+

D.O.A. stars Dennis Quaid, Meg Ryan, Charlotte Rampling, Daniel Stern and Jane Kaczmarek.

When did D.O.A. come out?+

D.O.A. is a 1988 movie directed by Annabel Jankel and Rocky Morton.

What genre is D.O.A.?+

D.O.A. is Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed D.O.A.?+

D.O.A. was directed by Annabel Jankel and Rocky Morton.