Dead Presidents (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1995, Dead Presidents is an action, drama, crime and war film directed by Albert Hughes, running about 119 minutes. “In this daring heist, the only color that counts is green” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the streets they call cash dead presidents. And that's just what a Vietnam veteran is after when he returns home from the war only to find himself drawn into a life of crime. With the aid of his fellow vets he plans the ultimate heist -- a daring robbery of an armored car filled with unmarked U.S. currency!
Who’s in it. Dead Presidents stars Larenz Tate as Anthony Curtis, Keith David as Kirby, Chris Tucker as Skip and Freddy Rodríguez as Jose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Dead Presidents has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $24.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and Starz and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Presidents page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Presidents tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Presidents (1995)?
- In US, Dead Presidents is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dead Presidents worth watching?
- Dead Presidents holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Presidents?
- Dead Presidents stars Larenz Tate, Keith David, Chris Tucker, Freddy Rodríguez and Rose Jackson.
- When was Dead Presidents released?
- Dead Presidents was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.