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The Dead

1987Movie1 h 23 minPG

Drama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.7/5Rotten Tomatoes94%76%

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about history and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

A vast, merry, and uncommon tale of love.

After a convivial holiday dinner party, things begin to unravel when a husband and wife address some prickly issues concerning their marriage.

Feels like

  • James Joyce Adaptation
  • Literary Adaptation
  • Irish Culture
  • Holiday Gathering
  • Relationship Drama
  • Melancholic
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Period Piece
  • Character-Driven

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
John Huston
Written by
James Joyce, Tony Huston
Produced by
Wieland Schulz-Keil, Chris Sievernich
Music by
Alex North

Everyone

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Facts

September 3, 1987 · 1 h 23 min · PG

Released
September 3, 1987
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
24 countries

Tropes

Apocalypse How, Darkest Africa, Fanservice +9

  • Apocalypse How
  • Darkest Africa
  • Fanservice
  • Black Dude Dies First
  • Zombie Apocalypse Hero
  • A Father to His Men
  • Downer Ending
  • Made of Plasticine
  • America Saves the Day
  • NO INDOOR VOICE
  • Gory Discretion Shot
  • Bottomless Magazines

12 of 52 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Dead?"

Questions about The Dead

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Dead?

KanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexLionsgate+Tubi TVHowdy

In the United States, The Dead streams on Lionsgate+ and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Dead worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is The Dead okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Dead plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Dead good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Dead use?

Apocalypse HowDarkest AfricaFanserviceBlack Dude Dies FirstZombie Apocalypse HeroA Father to His MenDowner EndingMade of PlasticineAmerica Saves the DayNO INDOOR VOICEGory Discretion ShotBottomless Magazinesand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 tropes for it, including Apocalypse How, Darkest Africa, and Fanservice.