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7.5
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Critic Angie Errigo
rated 8

Sarandon, as ever, is superlative. Penn is beyond superlatives. Unflinchingly he presents a cold, hard, despicable individual, then rips him inside out until the monster is revealed to be a human being.

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Cast & Crew

Tim Robbins
Director
Tim Robbins
Writer
Susan Sarandon
As Sister Helen Prejean
Jack Black
As Craig Poncelet
Clancy Brown
As State Trooper
Sean Penn
As Matthew Poncelet
Margo Martindale
As Sister Colleen
R. Lee Ermey
As Clyde Percy

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"Dead Man Walking" is a powerful and thought-provoking drama that explores the complexities of crime, punishment, and redemption. The movie follows the story of Matthew Poncelet, a death row inmate who forms an unlikely bond with Sister Helen Prejean, a nun who serves as his spiritual adviser in the days leading up to his execution. As they spend more time together, Sister Helen tries to help Matthew find peace and take responsibility for his crimes, while also grappling with her own faith and the moral implications of capital punishment. With outstanding performances from Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon, this movie is a moving and eye-opening exploration of the human condition that will leave you questioning your beliefs long after the credits roll.

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What movies are similar to Dead Man Walking? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Dead Man Walking include The Secret Path, Fight Club, The Shawshank Redemption, Good Will Hunting, American History X, American Beauty.

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Dead Man Walking was released in theaters on January 2, 1996.