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DOA: Dead or Alive (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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DOA: Dead or Alive is a 2007 action adventure film directed by Corey Yuen, starring Jaime Pressly, Sarah Carter and Devon Aoki. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $7.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
33%
worldwide gross
$7.6M
Metascore
38
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DOA: Dead or Alive (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Corey Yuen
Genres
Action , Adventure
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is DOA: Dead or Alive About?

The premise of DOA: Dead or Alive without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Four skilled women, each with unique fighting styles and backgrounds, find themselves drawn into a dangerous tournament. Princess Kasumi utilizes ancient martial arts, while wrestling champion Tina Armstrong brings brute strength to the competition. Helena Douglas, haunted by a tragic past, and the resourceful Christie Allen complete the team, each possessing specialized skills and weaponry as they confront a powerful adversary.

DOA: Dead or Alive Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • based on video game
  • martial arts action
  • female martial artist
  • female protagonist
  • girl power
  • professional wrestling
  • female nudity
  • legs crossed
  • blonde woman
  • 2000s
  • dead or alive
  • martial arts tournament
+38 more
  • woman fights a woman
  • cameo
  • secret
  • live action video game adaptation
  • live action adaptation
  • tournament
  • island
  • female fighter
  • parachute
  • martial arts
  • jump
  • ninja
  • princess
  • water
  • acupuncture
  • hidden room
  • computer
  • rain
  • climbing
  • raft
  • needle
  • fight
  • latex gloves
  • wilhelm scream
  • duel
  • kendo
  • sword fight
  • tough girl
  • martial arts master
  • martial artist
  • wrestling
  • disarming someone
  • kickboxer
  • ninjitsu
  • sword duel
  • fistfight
  • brawl
  • swordswoman
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Cast & crew

DOA: Dead or Alive Cast

Jaime Pressly leads the cast, with Sarah Carter and Devon Aoki. Directed by Corey Yuen.

From the director

More from Corey Yuen

More films directed by Corey Yuen, best-rated first: So Close, The Transporter and No Retreat, No Surrender.

Full filmography
Ratings

DOA: Dead or Alive Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave DOA: Dead or Alive 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic.

Plot

DOA: Dead or Alive Plot Summary

What happens in DOA: Dead or Alive from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In an isolated, high-tech complex on a remote island, a diverse group of combatants gathers for the sought-after “Dead or Alive” fighting tournament. Among these warriors is Kasumi, a determined shinobi ninja-princess on a quest to find her missing brother Hayate, lost during the previous tournament. She is joined by Tina, a fierce professional wrestler eager for recognition; her father Bass, a formidable fighter in his own right; Christie, a cunning master thief harboring hidden motives; and Hayabusa, Kasumi’s loyal friend devoted to protecting her. Completing this fascinating ensemble is Helena Douglas, the mysterious daughter of the tournament’s late founder.

Full summary

The whole story of DOA: Dead or Alive, scene by scene

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Box office

DOA: Dead or Alive Box Office

DOA: Dead or Alive grossed $7.6 million worldwide. $480,813 came from the US and Canada and $7.1 million (94%) from the rest of the world.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$7.6M

US & Canada
$480.8K
International
$7.1M
US & Canada 6% Rest of the world 94%
Videos

DOA: Dead or Alive Trailers & Videos

The trailer of DOA: Dead or Alive.

DOA: Dead or Alive (2006) - HD Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know DOA: Dead or Alive?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the primary objective of Kasumi in the tournament?

Cars

Cars in DOA: Dead or Alive

1 car on screen: the 2005 BMW R 1200 ST.

  • 2005 BMW R 1200 ST in DOA: Dead or Alive 2005 BMW R 1200 ST Minor role
Details

DOA: Dead or Alive Also Known As

29 alternative titles, including “D.O.A.: Mort ou vif” and “DOA - Vivo o Muerto”.

Also known as
  • D.O.A.: Mort ou vif
  • DOA - Vivo o Muerto
  • Elusalt või surnult
  • डीओए: डेड और अलाइव
  • DOA デッド・オア・アライブ
  • DOA: Dzīvi vai miruši
  • Mrtav ili živ
  • 生死格鬥
  • 디.오.에이
  • 디오에이
  • DOA - Dead or Alive
  • DOA: Живым или мертвым
+17 more
  • Ölü ya da Diri
  • DOA - Guerreiras Mortais
  • DOA - Élve vagy halva
  • 生死格斗
  • DOA: Żywy lub martwy
  • DOA: Na život a na smrt
  • חי או מת
  • DOA: Жив или мъртъв
  • DOA: Vivo ou Morto
  • Mort sau viu
  • DOA: Vivo o muerto
  • เปรี้ยว เปรียว ดุ
  • DOA: Sống hoặc Chết
  • DOA: Na život a na smrť
  • DOA: ცოცხალი ან მკვდარი
  • DOA: Gyvos arba mirusios
  • DOA: Живі чи мертві

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FAQ

DOA: Dead or Alive FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of DOA: Dead or Alive, each answered in a sentence.

How long is DOA: Dead or Alive?

DOA: Dead or Alive runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was DOA: Dead or Alive released?

DOA: Dead or Alive was released on June 15, 2007.

Who directed DOA: Dead or Alive?

DOA: Dead or Alive was directed by Corey Yuen.

More films by Corey Yuen

Who is in the cast of DOA: Dead or Alive?

DOA: Dead or Alive stars Jaime Pressly, Sarah Carter and Devon Aoki.

How much did DOA: Dead or Alive make at the box office?

DOA: Dead or Alive grossed $7.6 million worldwide ($480,813 domestic, $7.1 million international).

How is DOA: Dead or Alive rated?

DOA: Dead or Alive has 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.

Does DOA: Dead or Alive have a post-credit scene?

No. DOA: Dead or Alive has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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