Grateful Dead (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1995, Grateful Dead is a notable film directed by Paul McCartney, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. A series of still photographs taken by Linda McCartney of the Grateful Dead at the Dead's house in Haight-Ashbury and at a concert in Central Park, both in the early days of the band. Panning, morphing, and other techniques are used to impart some motion. Excerpts from three Dead songs are played in the background.
Who’s in it. Grateful Dead stars Jerry Garcia as Self, Bob Weir as Self, Phil Lesh as Self and Ron 'Pigpen' McKernan as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Grateful Dead sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grateful Dead page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grateful Dead (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Grateful Dead change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Grateful Dead worth watching?
- Grateful Dead holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Grateful Dead?
- Grateful Dead stars Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Ron 'Pigpen' McKernan and Bill Kreutzmann.
- When was Grateful Dead released?
- Grateful Dead was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.