Dead Man on Campus (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1998, Dead Man on Campus is a comedy film directed by Alan Cohn, running about 96 minutes. “Roommate Wanted... For a Limited Time Only.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two college roommates venture out to identify a fellow student, who is most likely to commit suicide as it will help them pass the semester.
Who’s in it. Dead Man on Campus stars Tom Everett Scott as Josh, Mark-Paul Gosselaar as Cooper, Poppy Montgomery as Rachel and Lochlyn Munro as Cliff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Dead Man on Campus has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $15.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Man on Campus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Man on Campus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Man on Campus (1998)?
- In US, Dead Man on Campus is available to 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 Man on Campus worth watching?
- Dead Man on Campus 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 Dead Man on Campus?
- Dead Man on Campus stars Tom Everett Scott, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Poppy Montgomery, Lochlyn Munro and Randy Pearlstein.
- When was Dead Man on Campus released?
- Dead Man on Campus was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.