The Grateful Dead Movie (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1977, The Grateful Dead Movie is a music and documentary film directed by Jerry Garcia, running about 132 minutes. “There is nothing like a Grateful Dead concert” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Released in 1977 and directed by Jerry Garcia, is a film that captures performances from the Grateful Dead's October 1974 five-night stand at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. This end-of-tour run marked the beginning of an extended hiatus for the band, with no shows planned for 1975. The movie also faithfully portrays the burgeoning Deadhead scene. The film features the "Wall of Sound" concert sound system that the Dead used for all of 1974.
Who’s in it. The Grateful Dead Movie stars Jerry Garcia as Himself, Bob Weir as Himself, Donna Godchaux as Herself and Keith Godchaux as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Grateful Dead Movie has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube Free and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Grateful Dead Movie page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Grateful Dead Movie tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Grateful Dead Movie (1977)?
- In US, The Grateful Dead Movie is available to stream on YouTube Free, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Grateful Dead Movie worth watching?
- The Grateful Dead Movie holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Grateful Dead Movie?
- The Grateful Dead Movie stars Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Donna Godchaux, Keith Godchaux and Bill Kreutzmann.
- When was The Grateful Dead Movie released?
- The Grateful Dead Movie was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.