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The Dead Zone

Seen it?

2002 | 83 min | Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller, TV Movie

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Great for book lovers and people who enjoy a knot in their stomach. Adapted from a book, so readers can compare notes. If you loved Misery or Leave the World Behind, start here.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 23 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

A young man awakens from a six-year coma with the ability to see into peoples futures. This is the first two episodes of the television series.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 102K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rob Lieberman

  • Anthony Michael HallJohnny Smith
  • Nicole De BoerSarah Bracknell Bannerman
  • Chris BrunoSheriff Walt Bannerman
  • David Ogden StiersReverend Eugene 'Gene' Purdy
  • Kristen DaltonDana Bright
  • Rick TaeDr. Tran, Ph.D.
  • Anna HaganVera Smith
  • John L. AdamsBruce Lewis
  • Campbell LaneBarker #2
  • Tyler WilliamsonDiner Brother #1