Dead Man's Bluff (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2005, Dead Man's Bluff is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Aleksey Balabanov, running about 111 minutes. “Who says crime doesn't pay?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sergei and Simon have to deliver a suitcase full of heroin to Mikhalych or else they will be killed. There is one minor detail: the only problem-solving technique they are familiar with is a shot in the head.
Who’s in it. Dead Man's Bluff stars Dmitriy Dyuzhev as Simon, Aleksey Panin as Sergei, Nikita Mikhalkov as Mikhailovich and Sergei Makovetsky as Koron, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Dead Man's Bluff has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Man's Bluff page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Man's Bluff tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Man's Bluff (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dead Man's Bluff change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dead Man's Bluff worth watching?
- Dead Man's Bluff holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Man's Bluff?
- Dead Man's Bluff stars Dmitriy Dyuzhev, Aleksey Panin, Nikita Mikhalkov, Sergei Makovetsky and Grigorij Sijatvinda.
- When was Dead Man's Bluff released?
- Dead Man's Bluff was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.