Long Strange Trip (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2017, Long Strange Trip is a music and documentary film directed by Amir Bar-Lev, running about 235 minutes.
What it’s about. The tale of the Grateful Dead is inspiring, complicated, and downright messy. A tribe of contrarians, they made art out of open-ended chaos and inadvertently achieved success on their own terms. Never-before-seen footage and interviews offer this unprecedented and unvarnished look at the life of the Dead.
Who’s in it. Long Strange Trip stars Jerry Garcia as Himself (archive footage), Bob Weir as Himself, Mickey Hart as Himself and Bill Kreutzmann as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Long Strange Trip sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Long Strange Trip page.
If you liked it. Fans of Long Strange Trip tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Long Strange Trip (2017)?
- In US, Long Strange Trip is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Long Strange Trip worth watching?
- Long Strange Trip holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Long Strange Trip?
- Long Strange Trip stars Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann and Phil Lesh.
- When was Long Strange Trip released?
- Long Strange Trip was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 235 minutes.