Bringing Out the Dead (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1999, Bringing Out the Dead is a drama film directed by Martin Scorsese, running about 121 minutes. “Saving someone's life is like falling in love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Once called "Father Frank" for his efforts to rescue lives, Frank Pierce sees the ghosts of those he failed to save around every turn. He has tried everything he can to get fired, calling in sick, delaying taking calls where he might have to face one more victim he couldn't help, yet cannot quit the job on his own.
Who’s in it. Bringing Out the Dead stars Nicolas Cage as Frank Pierce, Patricia Arquette as Mary Burke, John Goodman as Larry Verber and Ving Rhames as Marcus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Bringing Out the Dead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.8M 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 Bringing Out the Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bringing Out the Dead tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bringing Out the Dead (1999)?
- In US, Bringing Out the Dead 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 Bringing Out the Dead worth watching?
- Bringing Out the Dead holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bringing Out the Dead?
- Bringing Out the Dead stars Nicolas Cage, Patricia Arquette, John Goodman, Ving Rhames and Tom Sizemore.
- When was Bringing Out the Dead released?
- Bringing Out the Dead was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.