Dead Man (1995)
A wounded accountant drifts through a dreamlike Western landscape, guided by a mysterious Native American.
On the run after committing murder, an accountant encounters a strange Native American man who prepares him for his journey into the spiritual world.
How intense is Dead Man?
Dead Man has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Dead Man feels like
- Tone
- bleakdreamlikesurrealatmosphericmelancholy
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Dead Man
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Dead Man for you?
Is Dead Man scary?
No. Dead Man is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Dead Man gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Dead Man sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Dead Man OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Dead Man?
Dead Man runs 2h 2m.
Where can I stream Dead Man?
Dead Man is streaming on Max, Criterion, Fandango at Home (free) and Plex.
Does Dead Man have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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