Playing Dead (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2013, Playing Dead is a comedy film directed by Jean-Paul Salomé, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Jean, a forty-year-old struggling, out-of-work actor has hit rock bottom. Although open to any kind of work, he can't get a break. At the unemployment office, his counselor has a rather odd proposal: he can get a job helping the police reconstruct crime scenes, by standing in for the dead victim. Jean's obsession for detail impresses the detectives, allowing him to take a leading role in a sensitive investigation in Megève ski resort, during low season, after a series of murders
Who’s in it. Playing Dead stars François Damiens as Jean Renault, Géraldine Nakache as Noémie Desfontaines, Lucien Jean-Baptiste as Lieutenant Lamy and Anne Le Ny as Madame Jacky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Playing Dead has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Playing Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Playing Dead tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Playing Dead (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Playing Dead change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Playing Dead worth watching?
- Playing Dead holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Playing Dead?
- Playing Dead stars François Damiens, Géraldine Nakache, Lucien Jean-Baptiste, Anne Le Ny and Nanou Garcia.
- When was Playing Dead released?
- Playing Dead was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.