Dead Man (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Dead Man is a 1996 drama western directed by Jim Jarmusch, starring Johnny Depp and Gary Farmer. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $1.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic. Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and fuboTV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Jim Jarmusch
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dead Man About?
The premise of Dead Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the wild West, gunslinger Reno seeks solitude and a fresh start with his new wife. A confrontation escalates into a deadly incident, drawing the ire of the town's corrupt mayor and his forces. Reno must now fight for his survival, navigating a landscape of danger, forged alliances, and a relentless pursuit of retribution as he battles for justice.
Dead Man Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- college
- drug abuse
- college dormitory
- intoxication
- perscription drug
- prescription drug abuse
- scholarship student
- contemplating suicide
- marijuana
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- buttocks
- siren
- roommate roommate relationship
- close up of eyes
- close up of lips
- close up of mouth
- college roommate
- party
- suicide
- reference to bill gates
- undressing
- mooning
- male bonding
- male rear nudity
- public nudity
- bed
- based on urban legend
- urban legend
- voice over narration
- wig
- urinating on a fire
- toilet cleaning
- teenage crush
- teenage boy
- teen suicide
- teen drug use
- techno music
- suicide hotline
- sex talk
- police car
- pipe smoking
- pillbox
- pill popping
- pill bottle
- paranoia
- nightmare
- mother son relationship
- male nudity
Where to Watch Dead Man
Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and fuboTV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Dead Man Cast
Johnny Depp leads the cast, with Gary Farmer. Directed by Jim Jarmusch.
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Director Jim Jarmusch
Dead Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dead Man 62 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 73% User score
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Dead Man Plot Summary
What happens in Dead Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
William Blake, an accountant hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, embarks on a journey by train to the frontier town of Machine, where he is to start a new accounting job at the local metalworks. However, during his trip, the train fireman eerily advises Blake against taking up the role. Upon his arrival, Blake is met with palpable hostility from the townspeople and soon discovers that the position he was promised has already been filled. The menacing John Dickinson, the owner of the company, forcefully drives Blake away at gunpoint, leaving him jobless and devoid of any means.
Full summary
The whole story of Dead Man, scene by scene
Dead Man Box Office
Dead Man grossed $1.1 million worldwide. $1 million came from the US and Canada and $47,232 (4%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
- US & Canada
- $1M
- International
- $47.2K
Dead Man Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 1 trailer, 2 clips and 2 featurettes.
- Clip A Scene from DEAD MAN
- Clip Official Trailer
- Featurette Jim Jarmusch Q&A
- Featurette Neil Young Scores DEAD MAN - An Excerpt
How Well Do You Know Dead Man?
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 William Blake's occupation before he arrives in Machine?
Cars in Dead Man
15 cars on screen, including the 1985 Ford Escort and the Blue Bird.
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1975 Chevrolet Nova Minor role -
1989 Chevrolet Suburban Minor role
Dead Man Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Jim Jarmusch's Dead Man” and “Hombre muerto”.
- Also known as
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- Jim Jarmusch's Dead Man
- Hombre muerto
- Homem Morto
- Мертвец
- Mrtvý muž
- Truposz
- 离魂异客
- Ο Νεκρός
- Ölü Adam
- Halott ember
- איש מת
- Мрець
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- Mŕtvy muž
- Мъртвецът
- 데드 맨
- Negyvėlis
- 你看見死亡的顏色嗎？, მკვდარი ადამიანი
- デッドマン
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Movies Like Dead Man
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Deadman Standing, Dead Men Don’t Make Shadows and Dead Man’s Revenge.
Dead Man FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Dead Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dead Man?
Dead Man runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Dead Man released?
Dead Man was released on May 10, 1996.
Who directed Dead Man?
Dead Man was directed by Jim Jarmusch.
More films by Jim Jarmusch Who is in the cast of Dead Man?
Dead Man stars Johnny Depp and Gary Farmer.
Where can I watch Dead Man?
In the US, Dead Man is streaming on Fandango at Home Free, fuboTV and HBO Max and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Dead Man make at the box office?
Dead Man grossed $1.1 million worldwide ($1 million domestic, $47,232 international).
How is Dead Man rated?
Dead Man has 62 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Does Dead Man have a post-credit scene?
No. Dead Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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