When the Dead Start Singing (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1998, When the Dead Start Singing is a comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Krsto Papić, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. At the beginning of 1990s, two Croatian emigrants, economically minded Cinco and politically minded Marinko, arrive in Croatia from Germany, homesick for their families and hometowns. In order to get a German pension, Cinco pretends to be dead and travels in a coffin. Soon, Marinko joins him because he is running away from an old agent of the Yugoslav State Security Service. On their trip in a motor hearse, Cinco and Marinko face many adventures, which culminate when they are stopped at Serbian barricades close to their destination.
Who’s in it. When the Dead Start Singing stars Ivo Gregurević as Cinco Kapulica, Ivica Vidović as Marinko, Mirjana Majurec as Maca Kapulica and Ksenija Pajić as Stana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, When the Dead Start Singing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When the Dead Start Singing page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Dead Start Singing tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Dead Start Singing (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When the Dead Start Singing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When the Dead Start Singing worth watching?
- When the Dead Start Singing holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When the Dead Start Singing?
- When the Dead Start Singing stars Ivo Gregurević, Ivica Vidović, Mirjana Majurec, Ksenija Pajić and Matija Prskalo.
- When was When the Dead Start Singing released?
- When the Dead Start Singing was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.