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.
Dead Man Walking (1995) is a drama film directed by Tim Robbins, released on December 29, 1995 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky and Raymond J. Barry. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 1,536 ratings.
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Susan Sarandon
as Sister Helen Prejean
Sean Penn
as Matthew Poncelet
Robert Prosky
as Hilton Barber
Raymond J. Barry
as Earl Delacroix
R. Lee Ermey
as Clyde Percy
Celia Weston
as Mary Beth Percy
Lois Smith
as Helen's Mother
Scott Wilson
as Chaplain Farley
Roberta Maxwell
as Lucille Poncelet
Margo Martindale
as Sister Colleen
Barton Heyman
as Captain Beliveau
Steve Boles
as Sgt. Neal Trapp
Directed by Tim Robbins, written by Tim Robbins and Helen Prejean, produced by Jon Kilik, Tim Robbins and Rudd Simmons.
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 1,536 ratings.
This is a terrific movie, with dramatic power and a balanced look at the issue of capital punishment. It is based on a true story written and lived by a nun, Sister Helen Prejean though, as usually happens, the story is modified to fit the needs of a dramatic movie. For example, the two inmates she provided spiritual advice to are merged into one for this film. As a side note, Sister Prejean has an uncredited…
Reviewed on September 16, 2020
**A very human film that is solidly based on the performance of the two main actors and on the discussion around the death penalty.** There are certain films that are made to play with our feelings and with what we consider to be divisive themes. Films about the death penalty almost always do so in one way or another: the topic itself is highly controversial, and almost everyone has an opinion (the level of…
Reviewed on March 13, 2023
Susan Sarandon is on super form here as the conflicted nun who is tasked with offering some spiritual support to a man (Sean Penn) on death row convicted of the most brutal rape and murder of a young woman and the killing of her boyfriend. With him protesting his innocence and appeals flying about as the clock ticks down, “Sister Helen” has to reconcile her relationship with the accused with her enthusiasm to get…
Reviewed on May 25, 2025
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The main cast of Dead Man Walking (1995) includes Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky, Raymond J. Barry and R. Lee Ermey. The film was directed by Tim Robbins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Dead Man Walking was released on December 29, 1995 and runs for 2h 2m.
Dead Man Walking (1995) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 1,536 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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