Dead Man Walking (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1995, Dead Man Walking is a drama film directed by Tim Robbins, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. A death row inmate turns for spiritual guidance to a local nun in the days leading up to his scheduled execution for the murders of a young couple.
Who’s in it. Dead Man Walking stars Susan Sarandon as Sister Helen Prejean, Sean Penn as Matthew Poncelet, Robert Prosky as Hilton Barber and Raymond J. Barry as Earl Delacroix, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Dead Man Walking has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $39.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Man Walking page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Man Walking tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Man Walking (1995)?
- In US, Dead Man Walking is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Man Walking worth watching?
- Dead Man Walking holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dead Man Walking?
- Dead Man Walking stars Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky, Raymond J. Barry and R. Lee Ermey.
- When was Dead Man Walking released?
- Dead Man Walking was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.