D.O.A.

Where to Watch D.O.A. (1988) (Legally)

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.
Mar 18, 1988 US 96 min 15
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Where can I watch “D.O.A.” legally?
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Where to watch “D.O.A.” (1988) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1988), without spoilers.

Expect a Mystery, Thriller blend, with a runtime close to 96 minutes.

Top billed names include Dennis Quaid, Meg Ryan, Charlotte Rampling, Daniel Stern.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

race against time, toxication, literature professor, culprit, relationship, divorce, glue, woman director, stealing manuscript

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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Main cast

Dennis Quaid
as Dexter Cornell
Meg Ryan
as Sydney Fuller
Charlotte Rampling
as Mrs. Fitzwaring
Daniel Stern
as Hal Petersham
Jane Kaczmarek
as Gail Cornell
Robin Johnson
as Cookie Fitzwaring
Robert Knepper
as Nicholas Lang
Jay Patterson
as Graham Corey
Brion James
as Detective Ulmer