Dawn of the Dead
1978, English. Directed by George A. Romero.
When there’s no more room in HELL, the dead will walk the EARTH!
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
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- George A. RomeroDirector
- David EmgeStephen "Flyboy" Andrews
- Ken ForeePeter Washington
- Scott H. ReinigerRoger "Trooper" DeMarco
- Gaylen RossFrancine "Fran" Parker
- David CrawfordDr. James Foster
- David EarlySidney Berman
- Richard FranceDr. Milliard Rausch
- Howard SmithTV Commentator
- Daniel DietrichDan Givens
- Fred BakerPolice Commander
- James A. BafficoWooley
- Rod StoufferRoy Tucker
Details
- Released
- 2 September 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George A. Romero
- Budget
- $640K
- Box office
- $66M
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Dawn of the Dead: quick answers
What should I watch before Dawn of the Dead?
Watch Night of the Living Dead (1968) first.
What comes after Dawn of the Dead?
Next in the series: Day of the Dead (1985), Land of the Dead (2005), and Diary of the Dead (2007).
Is Dawn of the Dead worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 2,423 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dawn of the Dead?
Dawn of the Dead runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does Dawn of the Dead have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dawn of the Dead. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dawn of the Dead parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dawn of the Dead is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dawn of the Dead on?
Dawn of the Dead isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dawn of the Dead?
If you liked Dawn of the Dead, try Dawn of the Dead, Night of the Zombies, Day of the Dead.
Who directed Dawn of the Dead?
Dawn of the Dead (1978) was directed by George A. Romero and stars David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott H. Reiniger.