Dead Man's Seat (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1984, Dead Man's Seat is a drama and mystery film directed by António-Pedro Vasconcelos, running about 131 minutes.
What it’s about. A newspaper reporter comes across a man and woman arguing on the beach, and after obligingly driving the woman around when she seeks him out, he takes her back to discover that the man has been murdered. The woman takes off, but the reporter, after many twists and turns, runs into her on a train. They start a relationship, but he had better pay closer attention to how he got to know her in the first place.
Who’s in it. Dead Man's Seat stars Ana Zanatti as Ana Mónica, Pedro Oliveira as Álvaro Serpa, Teresa Madruga as Marta and Carlos Coelho as Inspector Moreira, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Dead Man's Seat 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 Seat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Man's Seat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Man's Seat (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dead Man's Seat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dead Man's Seat worth watching?
- Dead Man's Seat holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Man's Seat?
- Dead Man's Seat stars Ana Zanatti, Pedro Oliveira, Teresa Madruga, Carlos Coelho and Isabel Mota.
- When was Dead Man's Seat released?
- Dead Man's Seat was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.