---
title: "Dead for a Dollar"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dead-for-a-dollar-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 843380
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Dead for a Dollar (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dead-for-a-dollar-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dead for a Dollar is a 2022 feature film directed within the Western, thriller, action, and drama genres. It follows veteran bounty hunter Max Borlund in 1897 Mexico as he encounters a sworn enemy and undertakes a mission to find Rachel Kidd.

The film premiered out of competition at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 6, 2022, before receiving a United States release by Quiver Distribution on September 30, 2022.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A veteran bounty hunter crosses into Mexico in 1897 to rescue a wealthy businessman's wife."

### Why Watch
- Features a narrative involving veteran bounty hunter Max Borlund crossing deep into Mexico.
- Includes a confrontation with professional gambler and outlaw Joe Cribbens, a sworn enemy sent to prison years prior.
- Explores a mission to find and return Rachel Kidd, who was reportedly abducted by Buffalo Soldier Elijah Jones.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It has a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes which may not suit viewers looking for a shorter or longer feature film.
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries an R rating and spans the Western, thriller, action, and drama genres over a duration of 1 hour and 47 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #western, #bounty-hunter, #mexico, #outlaw, #1897

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Dead for a Dollar?
The film was released in the United States by Quiver Distribution on September 30, 2022, following its premiere at the 79th Venice International Film Festival.

### Q: Is Dead for a Dollar worth watching?
It may be worth watching for fans of Westerns, thrillers, and action dramas featuring veteran bounty hunters and outlaws.

### Q: What is the runtime of Dead for a Dollar?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch before viewing?
Dead for a Dollar is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dead for a Dollar — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/843380)
- [Dead for a Dollar - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_for_a_Dollar)
- [Dead for a Dollar (2022) | Informace o filmu | MovieZone.cz](https://film.moviezone.cz/dead-for-a-dollar)

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