Dead for a Dollar (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2022, Dead for a Dollar is an action, thriller and western film directed by Walter Hill, running about 106 minutes. “Vengeance for the right price.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1897, veteran bounty hunter Max Borlund is deep into Mexico where he encounters professional gambler and outlaw Joe Cribbens — a sworn enemy he sent to prison years before. Max is on a mission to find and return Rachel Kidd, the wife of a wealthy businessman, who as the story is told to Max, has been abducted by Buffalo Soldier Elijah Jones. Max is ultimately faced with a showdown to save honor.
Who’s in it. Dead for a Dollar stars Christoph Waltz as Max Borlund, Willem Dafoe as Joe Cribbens, Rachel Brosnahan as Rachel Kidd and Hamish Linklater as Martin Kidd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Dead for a Dollar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $81.4K 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 for a Dollar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead for a Dollar 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 for a Dollar (2022)?
- In US, Dead for a Dollar 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 for a Dollar worth watching?
- Dead for a Dollar holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead for a Dollar?
- Dead for a Dollar stars Christoph Waltz, Willem Dafoe, Rachel Brosnahan, Hamish Linklater and Benjamin Bratt.
- When was Dead for a Dollar released?
- Dead for a Dollar was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.