Life Without Dick (2002): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Life Without Dick is a 2002 romantic comedy directed by Bix Skahill, starring Johnny Knoxville as Dick Rasmusson, Sarah Jessica Parker and Teri Garr. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes. Stream it on Howdy and The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Bix Skahill
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Life Without Dick About?
The premise of Life Without Dick without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Colleen Gibson accidentally kills her cheating, gold‑digging boyfriend Dick, a private eye already pursued by a hitman. Danny, the hitman who works for his mobster brother‑in‑law, has never pulled a trigger and dreams of becoming a singer. He falls for Colleen, and they strike a deal: he disposes of Dick’s body, she helps him meet the mobster’s demand to eliminate a target like Dick. Meanwhile an ex‑girlfriend, nosy cops, a conscience‑stricken junkyard owner, and an upcoming talent show add chaos, blending bullets, music, and romance.
Life Without Dick Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- dark comedy
- romantic comedy
- hitman
- talent show
- singer
- police
- irish american
- female killer
- marriage
- trailer trash
- tied to a chair
- surprise party
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- sunglasses
- stripper
- strip club
- spanking
- racketeer
- private investigator
- pillow talk
- painting
- motel room
- mob boss
- marriage proposal
- jealousy
- irish mob
- interrogation
- henchman
- golf club
- fiance fiancee relationship
- female assassin
- female artist
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
- engagement ring
- dump
- detective
- dead boyfriend
- crossing guard
- brother sister relationship
- accidental killing
- character name in title
Where to Watch Life Without Dick
Stream it on Howdy and The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Life Without Dick Cast & Characters
Johnny Knoxville leads the cast as Dick Rasmusson, with Sarah Jessica Parker as Colleen Gibson and Teri Garr as Madame Hugonaut. Directed by Bix Skahill; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bix Skahill
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Johnny Knoxville as Dick Rasmusson -
Sarah Jessica Parker as Colleen Gibson -
Teri Garr as Madame Hugonaut -
Harry Connick Jr. as Daniel Gallagher
Also Starring in Life Without Dick
· 11 more- Claudia Schiffer Mary
- Craig Ferguson Jared O'Reilly
- Brigid Brannagh Ivy Gallagher O'Reilly
- Geoffrey Blake Detective Murphy
- John Eddins Detective O'Halloran
- David Cross Rex
- David Koechner Uncle Hurley
- Kate Flannery Crampy Legs Partygoer
- Jon Sklaroff Colin
- Brad Grunberg Pee Wee
- Heidi Mark Crossing Guard Stripper
Life Without Dick Plot Summary
What happens in Life Without Dick 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
Colleen Gibson, played by Sarah Jessica Parker, doesn’t realize her live-in boyfriend Dick Rasmusson, played by Johnny Knoxville, a third-rate private detective, has been cheating on her until a phony psychic Madame Hugonaut, played by Teri Garr, inadvertently reveals details about his latest indiscretion. When Colleen confronts him with what she believes is an empty gun, she shoots and kills Dick, who had loaded the firearm without her knowledge.
Full summary
The whole story of Life Without Dick, scene by scene
Life Without Dick Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Chewing-gum et cornemuse” and “Life Without Dick - Verliebt in einen Killer”.
- Also known as
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- Chewing-gum et cornemuse
- Life Without Dick - Verliebt in einen Killer
- Pallottole d'amore
- 애인 없는 세상
- Assassinato por Acidente
- Meg vagyunk lőve
- Романтическое преступление
- Zamilovaná do vraha
- Hayatımdan Çıkar mısın!
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Life Without Dick FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Life Without Dick, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Life Without Dick?
Life Without Dick runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Life Without Dick released?
Life Without Dick was released on February 5, 2002.
Who directed Life Without Dick?
Life Without Dick was directed by Bix Skahill.
Who is in the cast of Life Without Dick?
Life Without Dick stars Johnny Knoxville as Dick Rasmusson, Sarah Jessica Parker as Colleen Gibson and Teri Garr as Madame Hugonaut, among 15 credited actors.
Where can I watch Life Without Dick?
In the US, Life Without Dick is streaming on Howdy and The Roku Channel and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Life Without Dick have a post-credit scene?
No. Life Without Dick has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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