Dead Man Walking (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1988, Dead Man Walking is an action and science fiction film directed by Gregory Dark, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. After Leila, his boss's daughter, is kidnapped by psychopathic plague victim Decker, chauffeur Chazz teams up with plague-infected mercenary Luger to penetrate the toxic & off-limits Plague Zone and bring her back alive.
Who’s in it. Dead Man Walking stars Wings Hauser as John Luger, Brion James as Decker, Jeffrey Combs as Chaz and Pamela Ludwig as Leila, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Dead Man Walking 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 Walking page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Man Walking tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Man Walking (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dead Man Walking change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dead Man Walking worth watching?
- Dead Man Walking holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Man Walking?
- Dead Man Walking stars Wings Hauser, Brion James, Jeffrey Combs, Pamela Ludwig and Leland Crooke.
- When was Dead Man Walking released?
- Dead Man Walking was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.