---
title: "Wish You Were Dead"
year: 2002
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/wish-you-were-dead-2002"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 23853
imdb_id: "tt0209486"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 13
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Wish You Were Dead (2002) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/wish-you-were-dead-2002

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Wish You Were Dead" (2002).
Task: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Title: Wish You Were Dead.
Release Year: 2002 (US release date 05/21/2002).
Genres: Action, Comedy, Thriller, Romance.
Runtime: 1h 40m.
Director: Valerie McCaffrey.
Cast: Cary Elwes, Elaine Hendrix, Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen.
Plot: Two bad women fight over one man in a back-stabbing, money-grabbing, insurance-hustling, double-dealing, two-timing caper.
Drafting Sentence 1 (No spoilers): Wish You Were Dead is a film released in 2002 that falls into the genres of action, comedy, thriller, and romance.
Adding Director and Cast: The movie was directed by Valerie McCaffrey. The cast includes Cary Elwes, Elaine Hendrix, Christopher Lloyd, and Mary Steen

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Valerie McCaffrey
- **Networks / Studios**: Icon Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Cary Elwes** as *Mac "Macbeth" Wilson*
- **Elaine Hendrix** as *Melody "Jupiter Music" Malloy*
- **Christopher Lloyd** as *Bruce*
- **Mary Steenburgen** as *Sally Rider*
- **Sally Kirkland** as *Penelope Wilson*
- **Gene Simmons** as *Vinny*
- **Tanya Allen** as *Tanya Rider*
- **Dennis Burkley** as *Sam Daniels*
- **Lin Shaye** as *Jinny Macintosh*
- **Robert Englund** as *Bernie Garces*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Wish You Were Dead online?
Wish You Were Dead is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, The Roku Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Wish You Were Dead worth watching?
Wish You Were Dead holds a community rating of 5.0/10 based on 13 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Wish You Were Dead and when was it released?
Wish You Were Dead is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 2002. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Wish You Were Dead?
Wish You Were Dead was directed by Valerie McCaffrey.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Wish You Were Dead — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/23853)
- [Wish You Were Dead (2002) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/23853-wish-you-were-dead/cast)
- [Wish You Were Dead (2002) 평점 후기 등장인물 무료 다시보기 OTT 보는곳](https://gamsgopromocode.com/movie/view.php?id=23853&type=movie)
- [Wish You Were Dead Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/wish-you-were-dead/1216604/credits/)
- [Wish You Were Dead (2001) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0209486/)
- [Wish You Were Dead Cast and Crew - Cast Photos and Info](https://www.fandango.com/wish-you-were-dead-106074/cast-and-crew)

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