Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
1982, English. Directed by Carl Reiner.
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Juliet Forrest is convinced that the reported death of her father in a mountain car crash was no accident. Her father was a prominent cheese scientist working on a secret recipe. To prove it was murder, she enlists the services of private eye Rigby Reardon. He finds a slip of paper containing a list of people who are 'The Friends and Enemies of Carlotta'.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 474 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Carl ReinerDirector
- Steve MartinRigby Reardon
- Rachel WardJuliet Forrest
- Alan Ladd(in "This Gun For Hire") (archive footage)
- Carl ReinerJuliet's Butler / Field Marshal Wilfried von Kluck
- Barbara Stanwyck(in "Sorry - Wrong Number") (archive footage)
- Ray Milland(in "The Lost Weekend") (archive footage)
- Ava Gardner(in "The Killers" / "The Bribe") (archive footage)
- Burt Lancaster(in "The Killers") (archive footage)
- Humphrey Bogart(in "The Big Sleep" / "In a Lonely Place" / "Dark Passage") (archive footage)
- Cary Grant(in "Suspicion") (archive footage)
- Ingrid Bergman(in "Notorious") (archive footage)
- Veronica Lake(in "The Glass Key") (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 21 May 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Gipe, Carl Reiner, Steve Martin
- Budget
- $9M
- Box office
- $18M
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Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid: quick answers
Is Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 474 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid?
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid on?
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid?
If you liked Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid, try The Cheap Detective, The Late Show, The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother.
Who directed Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid?
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) was directed by Carl Reiner and stars Steve Martin, Rachel Ward, Alan Ladd.