Movie

The Dead Zone

“In his mind, he has the power to see the future. In his hands, he has the power to change it.”

★ 7.0(1,829)19831h 43m

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Good to know

Director: David Cronenberg
Release date: 1983-10-21
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Box office: $20,766,616
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The De Laurentiis Company

The Dead Zone — trailer

About The Dead Zone

The Dead Zone is a 1983 movie in the Thriller, Horror and Science Fiction genres, directed by David Cronenberg, starring Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams and Tom Skerritt. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1,829 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Dead Zone in Portugal — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Johnny Smith is a schoolteacher with his whole life ahead of him but, after leaving his fiancee's home one night, is involved in a car crash which leaves him in a coma for 5 years. When he wakes, he discovers he has an ability to see into the past, present and future life of anyone with whom he comes into physical contact.

Cast

Christopher Walken

Johnny Smith

Brooke Adams

Sarah Bracknell

Tom Skerritt

Sheriff Bannerman

Herbert Lom

Dr. Sam Weizak

Anthony Zerbe

Roger Stuart

Colleen Dewhurst

Henrietta Dodd

Martin Sheen

Greg Stillson

Nicholas Campbell

Frank Dodd

Sean Sullivan

Herb Smith

Jackie Burroughs

Vera Smith

Géza Kovács

Sonny Elliman

Roberta Weiss

Alma Frechette

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Dead Zone in Portugal?+

The Dead Zone is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Portugal. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Dead Zone on Netflix?+

The Dead Zone is not on Netflix in Portugal right now.

How long is The Dead Zone?+

The Dead Zone has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in The Dead Zone?+

The Dead Zone stars Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt, Herbert Lom and Anthony Zerbe.

When did The Dead Zone come out?+

The Dead Zone is a 1983 movie directed by David Cronenberg.

What genre is The Dead Zone?+

The Dead Zone is Thriller, Horror and Science Fiction film.

Who directed The Dead Zone?+

The Dead Zone was directed by David Cronenberg.