Dead Kennedys: The Early Years (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1987, Dead Kennedys: The Early Years is a music film directed by Joe Reese, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. An overview of the early years--late 1970s, early 1980s--of San Francisco punk band Dead Kennedys, with clips from some of their live concerts and footage of landmark San Francisco locations of the punk music scene. Jello Biafra and The Dead Kennedys show why they're the kings of satire in 9 live early performances.
Who’s in it. Dead Kennedys: The Early Years stars Jello Biafra as Himself, Klaus Flouride as Himself and East Bay Ray as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Dead Kennedys: The Early Years has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Kennedys: The Early Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Kennedys: The Early Years tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Kennedys: The Early Years (1987)?
- In US, Dead Kennedys: The Early Years is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dead Kennedys: The Early Years worth watching?
- Dead Kennedys: The Early Years holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Kennedys: The Early Years?
- Dead Kennedys: The Early Years stars Jello Biafra, Klaus Flouride and East Bay Ray.
- When was Dead Kennedys: The Early Years released?
- Dead Kennedys: The Early Years was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.