The Dead Zone (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1983, The Dead Zone is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by David Cronenberg, running about 103 minutes. “In his mind, he has the power to see the future. In his hands, he has the power to change it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Johnny Smith is a schoolteacher with his whole life ahead of him but, after leaving his fiancee's home one night, is involved in a car crash which leaves him in a coma for 5 years. When he wakes, he discovers he has an ability to see into the past, present and future life of anyone with whom he comes into physical contact.
Who’s in it. The Dead Zone stars Christopher Walken as Johnny Smith, Brooke Adams as Sarah Bracknell, Tom Skerritt as Sheriff Bannerman and Martin Sheen as Greg Stillson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Dead Zone has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $20.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dead Zone page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dead Zone tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dead Zone (1983)?
- In US, The Dead Zone is available to stream on History Vault, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dead Zone worth watching?
- The Dead Zone holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Dead Zone?
- The Dead Zone stars Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt, Martin Sheen and Herbert Lom.
- When was The Dead Zone released?
- The Dead Zone was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.