The Grateful Dead Movie

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The Grateful Dead Movie

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In Theaters Thu Aug 14

2h 11m

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Grateful Dead celebrate their 60th Anniversary with a highly anticipated return to big screens for the annual theatrical event "Meet-Up At The Movies" in select territories worldwide on August 14. For a limited time only, this special cinematic event allows fans to come together and celebrate the enduring legacy of the Grateful Dead. This year, Rhino Entertainment and Trafalgar Releasing present the Dead's eponymous film THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE. This fan-favorite cult classic follows the legendary band on what at the time was believed to be their final performances, a five-night run at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom in October of 1974, the final night billed as "The Last One." Featuring stellar live performances, mind-bending animation, interviews with band members and crew, the film has a rare focus on the band's fans and their deep commitment to the Dead Head lifestyle. Be sure to stay till the end for the exclusive theatrical premier of "China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider", a bonus live performance from the October '74 Winterland shows not included in the official film release. New this year, in addition to traditional cinema, THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE will grace IMAX® screens in select territories worldwide! This larger than life presentation has been remastered by IMAX for sound and picture for an immersive and powerful experience, making this a must-see event. David Lemieux, Grateful Dead archivist and legacy manager, said after experiencing the film in IMAX -- "it was the greatest screening I've ever experienced of a film I've seen hundreds of times."

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Jerry Garcia

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Leon Gast

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Jerry Garcia

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Donna Godchaux

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Keith Godchaux

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Mickey Hart

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

The Movie provides a gander at the unique fan culture they fostered, a decade before "Touch of Grey" incongruously brought fraternity bros and other squares (at least briefly) into the fold.

Oct 22, 2020

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Benjamin H. Smith

Decider

Like the band itself, it ultimately succeeds on its own terms, creating an intriguing document of a Grateful Dead show in 1974.

Jul 30, 2018

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Stephen C

Success in 2 hours and 11 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/18/25

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Audience Member

what ca i say other than its The Dead in the mid 70's and a wicked awesome show. PLaY DEaD!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

classic grateful dead from winterland '74

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

i love you all forever and ever<3 i can't wait till the day we meet again<3 love you all<3

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

Awesome! Phil Lesh explaining about how his bass works; one of the greatest moments on film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Audience Member

I love documetaries, I love the Grateful Dead.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Grateful Dead celebrate their 60th Anniversary with a highly anticipated return to big screens for the annual theatrical event "Meet-Up At The Movies" in select territories worldwide on August 14. For a limited time only, this special cinematic event allows fans to come together and celebrate the enduring legacy of the Grateful Dead. This year, Rhino Entertainment and Trafalgar Releasing present the Dead's eponymous film THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE. This fan-favorite cult classic follows the legendary band on what at the time was believed to be their final performances, a five-night run at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom in October of 1974, the final night billed as "The Last One." Featuring stellar live performances, mind-bending animation, interviews with band members and crew, the film has a rare focus on the band's fans and their deep commitment to the Dead Head lifestyle. Be sure to stay till the end for the exclusive theatrical premier of "China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider", a bonus live performance from the October '74 Winterland shows not included in the official film release. New this year, in addition to traditional cinema, THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE will grace IMAX® screens in select territories worldwide! This larger than life presentation has been remastered by IMAX for sound and picture for an immersive and powerful experience, making this a must-see event. David Lemieux, Grateful Dead archivist and legacy manager, said after experiencing the film in IMAX -- "it was the greatest screening I've ever experienced of a film I've seen hundreds of times."

Director: Jerry Garcia, Leon Gast
Producer: Ron Rakow, Eddie Washington
Distributor: Monarch Films
Production Co: Electrascope
Rating: PG
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 2, 1977, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Aug 14, 2025
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 24, 2017
Runtime: 2h 11m
Sound Mix: Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)