Is Day of the Dead scary?

MyCinema has not rated Day of the Dead for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, drama, and mystery film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch Day of the Dead in the US?

Day of the Dead streams on fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Philo, and 4 more, is free on Kanopy, Fawesome, Pluto TV, and 4 more, and can be rented from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Day of the Dead?

Day of the Dead runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Is Day of the Dead suitable for kids?

Day of the Dead is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19851h 41mHorror / Drama / Mystery

Day of the Dead

Name: Day of the Dead
Genre: Horror, Drama, Mystery
Released: 1985-07-03
Duration: 101 min

The darkest day of horror the world has ever known!

As the world is overrun by zombies, scientists and military personnel in an underground Florida bunker must decide on how they should deal with the undead.

TMDB audience score

Based on 1,459 votes

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Availability in the US

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MyCinema quick facts

Day of the Dead at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 41m

At 1h 41m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Drama · Mystery

TMDB files it under horror, drama, and mystery.

US availability

7 subscriptions · 7 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 7 subscription services: fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Philo, and 4 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Fawesome, Pluto TV, and 4 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1,459 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Day of the Dead tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 41m.
It is included with fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Philo, and 4 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1,459 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is Day of the Dead?

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Questions about Day of the Dead

Is Day of the Dead scary?: MyCinema has not rated Day of the Dead for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, drama, and mystery film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch Day of the Dead in the US?: Day of the Dead streams on fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Philo, and 4 more, is free on Kanopy, Fawesome, Pluto TV, and 4 more, and can be rented from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Day of the Dead?: Day of the Dead runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
Is Day of the Dead suitable for kids?: Day of the Dead is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.