Dead Man's Hand (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 4.2

Released in 2002, Dead Man's Hand is a comedy film directed by Laurent Brandenbourger, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Jean V., huissier de justice de quarante ans, exerce son métier avec talent mais sans faire preuve d'humanité. Il est marié à Nicole, 35 ans et consommatrice en crise. Régulièrement, Jean a recours aux services de George, débiteur chronique et personnage folklorique, qui l'aide dans ses "petites combines". Incidemment, George redonne à Nicole le goût d'acheter. Un jour, Jean fait la rencontre d'Eddy, un policier qui l'accompagne durant sa tournée des saisies. Mais un différent les oppose et va prendre des dimensions disproportionnées. Poussé à bout, Jean décide de monter avec George une sombre machination pour donner une leçon au flic.
Who’s in it. Dead Man's Hand stars Albert Dupontel as Jean, Marie Trintignant as Nicole, Serge Larivière as Georges and Bouli Lanners as Eddy.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Dead Man's Hand has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Man's Hand page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Man's Hand tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Man's Hand (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dead Man's Hand change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dead Man's Hand worth watching?
- Dead Man's Hand holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Man's Hand?
- Dead Man's Hand stars Albert Dupontel, Marie Trintignant, Serge Larivière and Bouli Lanners.
- When was Dead Man's Hand released?
- Dead Man's Hand was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.