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Dead Again

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When a mute woman suffering from amnesia arrives at the gates of an old orphanage, private investigator Mike Church is asked to find out who she is. With the help of a hypnotist, the woman regains her voice and recalls vivid memories of a couple from the 1940s torn apart by murder. Church begins to develop feelings for the woman, who he calls Grace, and then discovers he has a connection to the tragic couple from the 40s.
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Even if the somewhat convoluted plot falls apart upon close inspection, Dead Again proves Kenneth Branagh has a solid knack for enjoyable pulp.

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David Ansen Newsweek Feb 7, 2018
Be grateful for the genuine amusement Dead Again supplies. It may be cotton candy, but it's well spun. Go to Full Review Jason Bailey DVDTalk.com Sep 3, 2016
His film is both a good mystery movie and a good movie-movie; its sheer "movieness" is what gives the picture its kick. As his career progressed, Branagh may very well have made better films than 'Dead Again.' But he never made another one this fun. Go to Full Review Odie Henderson Slant Magazine Aug 30, 2016
Logic is dull and all that jazz. What isn't dull, though, is the way Branagh as a director attacks this material. Go to Full Review Kat Halstead Common Sense Media Jun 23, 2026
3/5
This ambitious but sometimes silly follow-up to Branagh's directorial debut, Henry V, is a tense thriller kept afloat by its impressive cast and striking aesthetics more than the convoluted story itself. Go to Full Review Nick Rogers Midwest Film Journal Apr 6, 2026
4.5/5
Kenneth Branagh's dazzling thriller-noir remains one of the oddest and even funniest works he's done, a fantastic twisty narrative that builds to a scintillating finish. Go to Full Review Frank J. Avella The Contending Mar 24, 2026
B+
Branagh, as he’s shown in recent years with his Agatha Christie adaptations, has a keen sense of how to keep his audience is suspense and sucker-punch surprise them...Also, the chemistry between the two lead actors is palpable. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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chris M @RT09457707 Jun 25, 2026 Intriguing story, overly melodramatic as you might expect from Kenneth Branagh. It has a slightly light hearted feel to it at times dispite the dark nature of the story. Great cast and reasonable directing maybe going for a Hitchcock feel. See more Farah R. @Farah Apr 24, 2026 Dead Again is a thrilling and well-acted mystery film with strong performances from Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson. However, its melodramatic climax proved disappointing, as it undermines the film’s more serious tone. See more Jason H @RT50328122 Apr 23, 2026 A terrific mystery/suspense thriller. Kino Lorber's newly released Blu-ray looks and sounds great. See more Cynthia C. @Filma Apr 12, 2026 Highly contrived, embarrassing dialog and pathetic direction of the great actors who suffer to the plodding end. See more Ted B. @Movieaddicted Mar 9, 2026 3.5 stars; A 1990s version of a Noir mystery with a touch of reincarnation. But then again, that would be underselling an excellent cast, performing exceptionally well. The cast includes some of my favorites from that period: Uma Thurman and Andy Garcia, as well as appearances from Robin Williams. I had forgotten what a great acting/directing talent Kenneth Branagh was. This was a good mystery, and like any good Noir the ending had its twists and turns. See more Jenny B. @jennyanne412 Feb 19, 2026 I love this movie. It's a beautiful, suspenseful, thriller. I think the casting is beautiful and Robin Williams was a perfect addition to the cast. And when I was super young I had a huge crush on Andy Garcia which helped, but great movie 10 out of 10 See more Read all reviews
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Kenneth Branagh

Director

Kenneth Branagh

Roman Strauss

Emma Thompson

Grace

Andy Garcia

Gray Baker

Derek Jacobi

Franklyn Madson

Robin Williams

Dr. Cozy Carlisle

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Synopsis When a mute woman suffering from amnesia arrives at the gates of an old orphanage, private investigator Mike Church is asked to find out who she is. With the help of a hypnotist, the woman regains her voice and recalls vivid memories of a couple from the 1940s torn apart by murder. Church begins to develop feelings for the woman, who he calls Grace, and then discovers he has a connection to the tragic couple from the 40s.
Director
Kenneth Branagh
Producer
Charles H. Maguire, Lindsay Doran
Screenwriter
Scott Frank
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Mirage Enterprises
Rating
R
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 23, 1991, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$35.5M
Runtime
1h 47m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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