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Dawn of the Dead (2004) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 7.2/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.9/10
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Dawn of the Dead Plot Synopsis:
Ana goes home to her peaceful suburban residence, but she is unpleasantly surprised the morning that follows when her husband is brutally attacked by her zombified neighbor. In the chaos of her once picturesque neighborhood, Ana flees and stumbles upon a police officer named Kenneth, along with more survivors who decide that their best chances of survival would be found in the deserted Crossroads Shopping Mall. When supplies begin running low and other trapped survivors need help, the group comes to the realization that they cannot stay put forever at the Shopping Mall and devise a plan to escape.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A nurse, a policeman, a young married couple, a salesman, and other survivors of a worldwide plague that is producing aggressive, flesh-eating zombies, take refuge in a mega Midwestern shopping mall.
Tagline: When the undead rise, civilization will fall.
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Type: MovieYear: 2004 (more 2004 movies)
Box Office: $59,020,957
Nominations: 17
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What is Dawn of the Dead Streaming On?
Dawn of the Dead is Streaming on Netflix, PeacockLanguage: English
Country: United States, Canada, Japan, France
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Dawn of the Dead Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 19, 2004, Netflix: May 01, 2025, Blu-ray 4K: Jan 31, 2023, Blu-ray CE: Jan 31, 2023
Writers: George A. Romero, James Gunn
Producers: Marc Abraham, Armyan Bernstein, Thomas A. Bliss, Dennis E. Jones, Michael D. Messina, Eric Newman, Richard P. Rubinstein
Editors: Niven Howie
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Dawn of the Dead (2004) Cast (Click to Expand)
Dawn of the Dead Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Polley | ... | Ana |
| Ving Rhames | ... | Kenneth |
| Jake Weber | ... | Michael |
| Mekhi Phifer | ... | Andre |
| Ty Burrell | ... | Steve |
| Michael Kelly | ... | CJ |
| Kevin Zegers | ... | Terry |
| Michael Barry | ... | Bart |
| Lindy Booth | ... | Nicole |
| Jayne Eastwood | ... | Norma |
| Boyd Banks | ... | Tucker |
| Inna Korobkina | ... | Luda |
| R.D. Reid | ... | Glen |
| Kim Poirier | ... | Monica |
| Matt Frewer | ... | Frank |
| Louis Ferreira | ... | Luis (as Justin Louis) |
| Hannah Lochner | ... | Vivian |
| Bruce Bohne | ... | Andy |
| Ermes Blarasin | ... | Bloated Woman |
| Sanjay Talwar | ... | Doctor Rosen |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Sarah Polley (b. January 8, 1979) – Ana
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Sara Polley - Ving Rhames (b. May 12, 1959) – Kenneth
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Jake Weber (b. March 19, 1964) – Michael
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Jake Webber | Jack Weber - Mekhi Phifer (b. December 29, 1974) – Andre
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m) - Ty Burrell (b. August 22, 1967) – Steve
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m)
Also known as: Ty Burell - Michael Kelly (b. May 22, 1969) – CJ
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Michael J. Kelly - Kevin Zegers (b. September 19, 1984) – Terry
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m)
Also known as: Keven Zegers - Michael Barry – Bart
- Lindy Booth (b. April 2, 1979) – Nicole
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Lindsay Booth - Jayne Eastwood (b. December 17, 1946) – Norma
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Jane Eastwood - Boyd Banks (b. April 16, 1964) – Tucker
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - Inna Korobkina (b. February 23, 1981) – Luda
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - R.D. Reid, as Glen, passed away at age 72 in .
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Bob Reid - Kim Poirier (b. February 6, 1980) – Monica
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Matt Frewer (b. January 4, 1958) – Frank
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
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