Deadhead Miles (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1972, Deadhead Miles is a comedy film directed by Vernon Zimmerman, running about 93 minutes. “Sit back and take a look at the heavy side of life through the window of a semi...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A long-distance trucker, dressed like a sea captain, aimlessly sails the American highways in his 18 wheeler mumbling manic, southern accented non sequiturs; carnivalizing roadside stops and happenstance towns while out-weirding cops and weigh stations with his new cryptic, over-coated hitchhiker buddy.
Who’s in it. Deadhead Miles stars Alan Arkin as Cooper, Paul Benedict as Hitchhiker, Charles Durning as Truck Driver in Cafe and Hector Elizondo as Duke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Deadhead Miles has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadhead Miles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadhead Miles tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadhead Miles (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Deadhead Miles change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Deadhead Miles worth watching?
- Deadhead Miles holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deadhead Miles?
- Deadhead Miles stars Alan Arkin, Paul Benedict, Charles Durning, Hector Elizondo and Bruce Bennett.
- When was Deadhead Miles released?
- Deadhead Miles was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.