Playing Dead
2013, French. Directed by Jean-Paul Salomé.
Jean, a forty-year-old struggling, out-of-work actor has hit rock bottom. Although open to any kind of work, he can't get a break. At the unemployment office, his counselor has a rather odd proposal: he can get a job helping the police reconstruct crime scenes, by standing in for the dead victim. Jean's obsession for detail impresses the detectives, allowing him to take a leading role in a sensitive investigation in Megève ski resort, during low season, after a series of murders
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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- Released
- 11 December 2013
- Original title
- Je fais le mort
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean-Paul Salomé
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Playing Dead: quick answers
Is Playing Dead worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 142 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Playing Dead?
Playing Dead runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Playing Dead have a post-credits scene?
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Playing Dead parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Playing Dead on?
Playing Dead isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 December 2013. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Playing Dead?
If you liked Playing Dead, try Umbrella Coup, The Speech, Guardian Angels.
Who directed Playing Dead?
Playing Dead (2013) was directed by Jean-Paul Salomé and stars François Damiens, Géraldine Nakache, Lucien Jean-Baptiste.