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Go Down Death (2014): Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch

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Go Down Death is a 2014 comedy drama directed by Aaron Schimberg. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes. Critics gave it 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10. Stream it on Cineverse and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.

IMDb rating
6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes
57%
Metascore
68
Where to watch Watch the trailer
Go Down Death (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Aaron Schimberg
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
Studio
Factory 25
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Go Down Death About?

The premise of Go Down Death without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A decrepit Brooklyn warehouse becomes the epicenter of supernatural terror, superstition, and desperation in this unsettling film blending dark humor and eerie folktales. As apocalyptic chaos descends, a group of misfits—a troubled child gravedigger, a shape-shifting doctor, and a disfigured outcast—struggle to survive in a world consumed by disease, war, and unrelenting darkness. Their fates become intertwined as they confront the escalating terror.

Where to watch

Where to Watch Go Down Death

Stream it on Cineverse and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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The Director of Go Down Death

Directed by Aaron Schimberg.

Ratings

Go Down Death Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Go Down Death 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.

Plot

Go Down Death Plot Summary

What happens in Go Down Death from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the vibrant heart of an African-American community, an intriguing world filled with laughter and music revolves around the iconic juke joint owned by the mysterious Big Jim Bottoms. This lively establishment has long served as the centerpiece for social connections and entertainment. However, peace shatters with the arrival of a magnetic new preacher, Samuel H. James, who introduces an unexpected wave of moral discipline that captivates the townspeople, leading them to flock to church services instead of Big Jim’s lively venue.

Full summary

The whole story of Go Down Death, scene by scene

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Videos

Go Down Death Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Go Down Death.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Go Down Death?

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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Who runs the thriving juke joint in the movie?
Details

Go Down Death Also Known As

Also known as “고 다운 데스”.

Also known as
  • 고 다운 데스

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FAQ

Go Down Death FAQ: Where to Watch, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, ratings and post-credit scenes of Go Down Death, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Go Down Death?

Go Down Death runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Go Down Death released?

Go Down Death was released on March 28, 2014.

Who directed Go Down Death?

Go Down Death was directed by Aaron Schimberg.

More films by Aaron Schimberg

Where can I watch Go Down Death?

In the US, Go Down Death is streaming on Cineverse, Fandango at Home Free and Fandor and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How is Go Down Death rated?

Go Down Death has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.

Does Go Down Death have a post-credit scene?

No. Go Down Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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