8 Million Ways to Die(1986)
Death comes to all except those who deserve it most.
8 Million Ways to Die Synopsis
Scudder is a detective with the Sheriff's Department who is forced to shoot a violent suspect during a narcotics raid. The ensuing psychological aftermath of this shooting worsens his drinking problem and this alcoholism causes him to lose his job, as well as his marriage.
8 Million Ways to Die (1986) is a thriller, crime, mystery, action and drama film directed by Hal Ashby, released on April 25, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Jeff Bridges, Rosanna Arquette, Randy Brooks and Alexandra Paul. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 151 ratings.
- Director:
- Hal Ashby
- Writers:
- Oliver Stone, R. Lance Hill, Lawrence Block
- Producers:
- Stephen J. Roth
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen H. Burum
- Composer:
- James Newton Howard
- Production:
- PSO
- Budget:
- $18,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,305,114
- Status:
- Released
8 Million Ways to Die (1986) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for 8 Million Ways to Die before you stream it.
8 Million Ways to Die Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeff Bridges
as Matthew 'Matt' Scudder
Rosanna Arquette
as Sarah
Randy Brooks
as Willie 'Chance' Walker
Alexandra Paul
as Sunny
Andy Garcia
as Angel Moldonado
Tommy Lister Jr.
as Nose Guard
Vyto Ruginis
as Durkin
Gene Ross
as Slim
- Lisa Sloan
Lisa Sloan
as Linda Scudder
Christa Denton
as Laurie Scudder
Vance Valencia
as Quintero
- Wilfredo Hernández
Wilfredo Hernández
as Hector Lopez
Key crew
Directed by Hal Ashby, written by Oliver Stone, R. Lance Hill and Lawrence Block, produced by Stephen J. Roth.
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8 Million Ways to Die Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 151 ratings.
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8 Million Ways to Die – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 8 Million Ways to Die online?
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8 Million Ways to Die (1986) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in 8 Million Ways to Die?
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The main cast of 8 Million Ways to Die (1986) includes Jeff Bridges, Rosanna Arquette, Randy Brooks, Alexandra Paul and Andy Garcia. The film was directed by Hal Ashby. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 8 Million Ways to Die released?
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8 Million Ways to Die was released on April 25, 1986 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is 8 Million Ways to Die worth watching?
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8 Million Ways to Die (1986) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 151 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for 8 Million Ways to Die?
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Yes. The official 8 Million Ways to Die trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.