---
title: "Half Past Dead"
year: 2002
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/half-past-dead-2002"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 10167
imdb_id: "tt0297162"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 413
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Half Past Dead (2002) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/half-past-dead-2002

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Half Past Dead" (2002).
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Title: Half Past Dead
Year: 2002
Genre: Crime, Action, and Thriller (Source 1) / American action film (Source 3/5).
Director: Don Michael Paul (Source 3/5).
Producers: Elie Samaha, Andrew Stevens, and Steven Seagal (Source 3/5).
Star: Steven Seagal in the lead role (Source 3).
Release Date: November 15, 2002 (US) (Source 1/5).
Rating: PG-13 (Source 1).
Runtime: 1h 38m (Source 1).
Plot:
A man goes undercover in a hi-tech prison to find out information to help prosecute those who killed his wife (Source 1/4).
Specifically, FBI agent Sasha Pet

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | YouTube TV, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video, YouTube, Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Don Michael Paul
- **Networks / Studios**: Franchise Pictures, Screen Gems, Modern Media Filmproduktion

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Steven Seagal** as *Sasha Petrosevitch*
- **Morris Chestnut** as *Donald Robert Johnson*
- **Ja Rule** as *Nicolas 'Nick' Frazier*
- **Nia Peeples** as *49er Six*
- **Alexandra Kamp** as *Reporter*
- **Claudia Christian** as *Special Agent Ellen Williams*
- **Tony Plana** as *Warden El Fuego*
- **Kurupt** as *Twitch*
- **Michael Taliferro** as *Little Joe*
- **Bruce Weitz** as *Lester McKenna*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Half Past Dead online?
Half Past Dead is currently available to watch or stream on YouTube TV, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Half Past Dead worth watching?
Half Past Dead holds a community rating of 5.1/10 based on 413 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Half Past Dead and when was it released?
Half Past Dead is a feature film with a runtime of 98 minutes. It was released in 2002. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Half Past Dead?
Half Past Dead was directed by Don Michael Paul.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Half Past Dead — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10167)
- [Half Past Dead (2002) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0297162/fullcredits/)
- [Half Past Dead - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Half_Past_Dead)
- [Half Past Dead (2002) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10167-half-past-dead/cast)
- [Half Past Dead - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Half_Past_Dead)
- [Watch Half Past Dead (2002) Full Movie Online](https://watch.plex.tv/)

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