Just Before Dawn (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1981, Just Before Dawn is a thriller and horror film directed by Jeff Lieberman, running about 90 minutes. “Will Anyone Survive Those Hours Just Before Dawn?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the Oregon mountains, a pair of hunters encounter a machete-wielding killer in an abandoned church. Meanwhile, five campers arrive to examine some property one of them has inherited but are warned by the forest ranger not to venture forth. Soon after they set up camp, they begin hearing strange noises, encounter a mysterious singing girl and start disappearing one by one.
Who’s in it. Just Before Dawn stars George Kennedy as Roy McLean, Mike Kellin as Ty, Chris Lemmon as Jonathan and Gregg Henry as Warren, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Just Before Dawn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Just Before Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Just Before Dawn tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Just Before Dawn (1981)?
- In GB, Just Before Dawn is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Just Before Dawn worth watching?
- Just Before Dawn holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Just Before Dawn?
- Just Before Dawn stars George Kennedy, Mike Kellin, Chris Lemmon, Gregg Henry and Deborah Benson.
- When was Just Before Dawn released?
- Just Before Dawn was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.