Grateful Dead: Dead Ahead (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, Grateful Dead: Dead Ahead is a music film directed by Len Dell'Amico, running about 114 minutes. “Nearly two hours of Dead... live!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Recorded October 30th and 31st, 1980, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Dead Ahead showcases the recently reformed Grateful Dead lineup in acoustic and electric splendor.
Who’s in it. Grateful Dead: Dead Ahead stars Tom Davis as Self - Host, Al Franken as Self - Host, Jerry Garcia as Self - Grateful Dead and Mickey Hart as Self - Grateful Dead, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grateful Dead: Dead Ahead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Grateful Dead: Dead Ahead tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grateful Dead: Dead Ahead (1981)?
- In US, Grateful Dead: Dead Ahead is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Grateful Dead: Dead Ahead?
- Grateful Dead: Dead Ahead stars Tom Davis, Al Franken, Jerry Garcia, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann.
- When was Grateful Dead: Dead Ahead released?
- Grateful Dead: Dead Ahead was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.