Dawn of the Dead (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1978, Dawn of the Dead is a horror film directed by George A. Romero, running about 127 minutes. “When there’s no more room in HELL, the dead will walk the EARTH!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During an ever-growing epidemic of zombies that have risen from the dead, two Philadelphia SWAT team members, a traffic reporter, and his television-executive girlfriend seek refuge in a secluded shopping mall.
Who’s in it. Dawn of the Dead stars David Emge as Stephen "Flyboy" Andrews, Ken Foree as Peter Washington, Scott H. Reiniger as Roger "Trooper" DeMarco and Gaylen Ross as Francine "Fran" Parker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Dawn of the Dead has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $55M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dawn of the Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dawn of the Dead tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dawn of the Dead (1978)?
- In US, Dawn of the Dead is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dawn of the Dead worth watching?
- Dawn of the Dead holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dawn of the Dead?
- Dawn of the Dead stars David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott H. Reiniger, Gaylen Ross and David Crawford.
- When was Dawn of the Dead released?
- Dawn of the Dead was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.