Death Wish
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.
Release Year
1974
Runtime
93 min
Audience Score
6.9
Genres
Crime, Drama, Action
Story Snapshot
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.
Why This Page Helps
Death Wish is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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Death Wish lands at medium complexity, so it works both as a direct pick and as a springboard into deeper recommendation pages.
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