Dead Weight
Seen it?2002 | 107 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
After winning the lottery, a convict must chase down the warden who has his winning ticket.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alain Berbérian, Frédéric Forestier
- Benoît PoelvoordeFrancis Reggio
- Gérard LanvinGérard Moltès
- José GarciaMustapha Amel, aka "The Turk"
- Djimon HounsouDetective Youssouf
- Rossy de PalmaPauline Reggio
- Jean BenguiguiSaddam
- Gary TipladyRequin, the Giant
- Gérard DarmonKowalski
- Stomy BugsyMalian guy
- Marco PrinceMalian guy