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Dead Man Walking

1995·Movie·R·122 min·7.3(1,506)

A death row inmate turns for spiritual guidance to a local nun in the days leading up to his scheduled execution for the murders of a young couple.

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SpainAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
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JapanU-NEXTFOD

About Dead Man Walking

Dead Man Walking is a 1995 English-language drama film directed by Tim Robbins. The cast is led by Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 1500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.

Dead Man Walking was produced by Havoc, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, and Working Title Films and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on December 29, 1995, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $11 million, it went on to gross $39 million worldwide.

Director
Tim Robbins
Writers
Tim Robbins
Release date
December 29, 1995
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America, United Kingdom
Budget
$11 million
Box office
$39 million
Production
Havoc, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films
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Dead Man Walking cast & crew

Dead Man Walking was directed by Tim Robbins and written by Tim Robbins.

The cast features Susan Sarandon as Sister Helen Prejean, Sean Penn as Matthew Poncelet, Robert Prosky as Hilton Barber, Raymond J. Barry as Earl Delacroix, R. Lee Ermey as Clyde Percy, and Celia Weston as Mary Beth Percy.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Robbins, cinematography is by Roger Deakins, and it was produced by Tim Robbins and Eric Fellner.

Is Dead Man Walking worth watching?

Dead Man Walking holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 1,506 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, Dead Man Walking is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Dead Man Walking

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Cast of Dead Man Walking

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

Sister Helen Prejean

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Matthew Poncelet

Robert Prosky

Robert Prosky

Hilton Barber

Raymond J. Barry

Raymond J. Barry

Earl Delacroix

R. Lee Ermey

R. Lee Ermey

Clyde Percy

Celia Weston

Celia Weston

Mary Beth Percy

Lois Smith

Lois Smith

Helen's Mother

Scott Wilson

Scott Wilson

Chaplain Farley

Roberta Maxwell

Roberta Maxwell

Lucille Poncelet

Margo Martindale

Margo Martindale

Sister Colleen

Barton Heyman

Barton Heyman

Captain Beliveau

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Steve Boles

Sgt. Neal Trapp

Dead Man Walking — FAQs

Where can I watch Dead Man Walking in United States?

Dead Man Walking is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.

Is Dead Man Walking on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Dead Man Walking is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Dead Man Walking in?

Dead Man Walking is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Dead Man Walking?

Dead Man Walking runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

What is Dead Man Walking rated?

Dead Man Walking is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 1,506 ratings.

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