
Dead Weight
Directed by Alain Berbérian, Frédéric Forestier
Produced by France 2 Cinéma, France 3 Cinéma
A lighthearted comedy caper about a convict pursuing his lottery-winning ticket held by a warden, built on simple premise and comedic hijinks.
After winning the lottery, a convict must chase down the warden who has his winning ticket.
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Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is Dead Weight sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Is Dead Weight easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is Dead Weight violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Dead Weight scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Does Dead Weight end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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