Dead Man Out (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1989, Dead Man Out is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Richard Pearce, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A psychiatrist is sent to evaluate if a convicted multiple murderer who's awaiting execution on Death Row for eighth year now and whose behavior during that time got more and more erratic is still mentally fit to be executed.
Who’s in it. Dead Man Out stars Samuel L. Jackson as Calvin Fredricks, Danny Glover as Dr. Alex Marsh, Rubén Blades as Ben and Tom Atkins as Berger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Dead Man Out sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Man Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Man Out tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Man Out (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dead Man Out change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dead Man Out worth watching?
- Dead Man Out holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dead Man Out?
- Dead Man Out stars Samuel L. Jackson, Danny Glover, Rubén Blades, Tom Atkins and Larry Block.
- When was Dead Man Out released?
- Dead Man Out was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.