How long is Dawn of the Dead?

Dawn of the Dead is 2 h 7 min long (127 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:07 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Dawn of the Dead rated?

Dawn of the Dead is rated NR in the US.

Where can I stream Dawn of the Dead?

As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Dawn of the Dead (1978) runs 2 h 7 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.5 from 2,418 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 7 min — ends 10:07 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Horror, Science Fiction
Released: September 2, 1978
TMDB rating: 7.5 / 10 from 2,418 votes
Director: George A. Romero
Starring: David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott H. Reiniger, Gaylen Ross
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Horror and Science Fiction hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video.

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How long is Dawn of the Dead?: Dawn of the Dead is 2 h 7 min long (127 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:07 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Dawn of the Dead rated?: Dawn of the Dead is rated NR in the US.
Is Dawn of the Dead a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Horror and Science Fiction hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Dawn of the Dead?: As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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