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Grateful Dawg (2001): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Grateful Dawg is a 2001 documentary directed by Gillian Grisman, starring Jerry Garcia and David Grisman. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes and earned $360,251 worldwide. Critics gave it 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
70%
worldwide gross
$360.3K
Metascore
64
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Grateful Dawg (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Director
Gillian Grisman
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Grateful Dawg About?

The premise of Grateful Dawg without spoilers.

This film explores the lasting musical partnership of Jerry Garcia and David Grisman. Through a blend of live concert footage, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and informal jam sessions, it showcases their creative bond. Interviews with friends and family offer personal insights, complementing the archival and live performances to create a heartfelt tribute to their collaborative spirit and enduring legacy.

Grateful Dawg Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • cult music band
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Cast & crew

Grateful Dawg Cast

Jerry Garcia leads the cast, with David Grisman. Directed by Gillian Grisman.

From the director

More from Gillian Grisman

One more film directed by Gillian Grisman: Show: A Night In The Life of Matchbox Twenty.

Full filmography
Ratings

Grateful Dawg Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Grateful Dawg 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic.

Box office

Grateful Dawg Box Office

Grateful Dawg grossed $360,251 worldwide.

2001 box office

Worldwide gross

$360.3K

US & Canada
$360.3K
Videos

Grateful Dawg Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Grateful Dawg.

Grateful Dawg (2000) VHS Trailer
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Grateful Dawg Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Grateful Dead - Grateful Dawg” and “Jerry Garcia_David Grisman - Grateful Dawg”.

Also known as
  • Grateful Dead - Grateful Dawg
  • Jerry Garcia_David Grisman - Grateful Dawg

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FAQ

Grateful Dawg FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Grateful Dawg, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Grateful Dawg?

Grateful Dawg runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was Grateful Dawg released?

Grateful Dawg was released on October 5, 2001.

Who directed Grateful Dawg?

Grateful Dawg was directed by Gillian Grisman.

More films by Gillian Grisman

Who is in the cast of Grateful Dawg?

Grateful Dawg stars Jerry Garcia and David Grisman.

How much did Grateful Dawg make at the box office?

Grateful Dawg grossed $360,251 worldwide.

How is Grateful Dawg rated?

Grateful Dawg has 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.

Does Grateful Dawg have a post-credit scene?

No. Grateful Dawg has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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