The Dead (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1987, The Dead is a drama film directed by John Huston, running about 83 minutes. “A vast, merry, and uncommon tale of love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a convivial holiday dinner party, things begin to unravel when a husband and wife address some prickly issues concerning their marriage.
Who’s in it. The Dead stars Anjelica Huston as Gretta Conroy, Donal McCann as Gabriel Conroy, Dan O'Herlihy as Mr. Browne and Helena Carroll as Aunt Kate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Dead has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dead tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dead (1987)?
- In US, The Dead is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dead worth watching?
- The Dead holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Dead?
- The Dead stars Anjelica Huston, Donal McCann, Dan O'Herlihy, Helena Carroll and Cathleen Delany.
- When was The Dead released?
- The Dead was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.