Just Play Dead
“Til death do they part.”
Synopsis
A criminal mastermind plans to fake his death for insurance money while framing his wife's lover. His wife plots to kill him for real and take it all. Both race to outmanoeuvre each other in a deadly battle of wits.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-21
Top Cast
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Samuel L. Jackson
Jack Wolfe
Eva Green
Nora Wolfe
María Pedraza
Bianca
Eoin Macken
Dani
Jason Fernández
Chad
Paulo Rivera
Dr.Castro
Nicole Ansari-Cox
Sister Rachel
Lee Boardman
Miguel
Dar Dash
Mr. Brody
Eduardo Aladro
Martinez
Carlo Spano
The Judge
César Martel
The Sheik
Nikola Parvanov
Vasquez
Salvador Esparza
Colonel Hernandez
Jordi Borràs
Mr. Perez
Geoffroy Lickel
Tessler
Daniel Bustillo
Lance
Colette Fenton-Hunt
Juliana
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 4 DaysAugust 28, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 1, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 27, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Campbell
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Gordon
- Original Score
- Robert Folk
- Original Title
- Just Play Dead
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Head Gear Films, Highland Film Group, Metrol Technology, I Read, Kreo Films, Vacancy Films, Mendips Corporation Canarias, Atelier 11
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Campbell
Dan Gordon
Robert Folk
Giles Nuttgens
Alex Rodríguez
Phil Hunt, Valentin Dimitrov, Sagiv Diamant, Moshe Diamant, Gaby Whyte Hart
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Gordon
Writer
Phil Hunt
Producer
Valentin Dimitrov
Producer
Sagiv Diamant
Producer
Moshe Diamant
Producer
Gaby Whyte Hart
Producer
Alex Rodríguez
Editor
Lola Villaescusa
Costume Design
Robert Folk
Original Music Composer
Martin Campbell
Director
Giles Nuttgens
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Just Play Dead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Just Play Dead about?
A criminal mastermind plans to fake his death for insurance money while framing his wife's lover. His wife plots to kill him for real and take it all. Both race to outmanoeuvre each other in a deadly battle of wits.
Who directed Just Play Dead?
Just Play Dead was directed by Martin Campbell.
Who stars in Just Play Dead?
The principal cast of Just Play Dead includes Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Green, María Pedraza, Eoin Macken, Jason Fernández.
When was Just Play Dead released and how long is it?
Just Play Dead was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Just Play Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Just Play Dead was composed by Robert Folk.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Just Play Dead?
Just Play Dead holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).