Day of the Dead (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1985, Day of the Dead is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by George A. Romero, running about 100 minutes. “The darkest day of horror the world has ever known.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Trapped in a missile silo, a small team of scientists, civilians, and trigger-happy soldiers battle desperately to ensure the survival of the human race. However, the tension inside the base is reaching a breaking point, and the zombies are gathering outside.
Who’s in it. Day of the Dead stars Lori Cardille as Sarah, Anthony Dileo Jr. as Pvt. Miguel Salazar, Terry Alexander as John and Joseph Pilato as Captain Rhodes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Day of the Dead has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $34M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Day of the Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Day of the Dead tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Day of the Dead (1985)?
- In US, Day of the Dead is available to stream on fuboTV, Peacock Premium and Philo, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Day of the Dead worth watching?
- Day of the Dead holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Day of the Dead?
- Day of the Dead stars Lori Cardille, Anthony Dileo Jr., Terry Alexander, Joseph Pilato and Jarlath Conroy.
- When was Day of the Dead released?
- Day of the Dead was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.