The Dead

Where to Watch The Dead (1987) (Legally)

A vast, merry, and uncommon tale of love.
Sep 3, 1987 DE 83 min PG
6.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
190 votes
Drama
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (1987).

Genre-wise, it leans into Drama, with a runtime around 83 minutes.

Cast highlights include Anjelica Huston, Donal McCann, Dan O'Herlihy, Helena Carroll.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

dublin, ireland, based on short story, dinner party, 1900s

Official trailer

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Plot

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

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Main cast

Anjelica Huston
Anjelica Huston
as Gretta Conroy
Donal McCann
Donal McCann
as Gabriel Conroy
Dan O'Herlihy
Dan O'Herlihy
as Mr. Browne
Helena Carroll
Helena Carroll
as Aunt Kate
Cathleen Delany
Cathleen Delany
as Aunt Julia
Ingrid Craigie
Ingrid Craigie
as Mary Jane
Donal Donnelly
Donal Donnelly
as Freddy Malins
Colm Meaney
Colm Meaney
as Mr. Bergin
Rachael Dowling
Rachael Dowling
as Lily
Marie Kean
Marie Kean
as Mrs. Malins