MyCinema has not rated The Dark for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, thriller, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Dark in the US?

The Dark streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and 4 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Dark?

The Dark runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Is The Dark suitable for kids?

The Dark is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20051h 27mHorror / Thriller / Mystery

The Dark

Name: The Dark
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Released: 2005-09-28
Duration: 87 min

One of the living for one of the dead.

In an attempt to pull her family together, Adèlle travels with her young daughter Sarah to Wales to visit her father. The morning after they arrive, Sarah mysteriously vanishes in the ocean. Not long after, a little girl bearing a striking resemblance to their missing daughter reveals that she has retuned from the dead — and that Sarah has been taken to the Welsh underworld.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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The Dark at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Short watch · 1h 27m

At 1h 27m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Horror · Thriller · Mystery

TMDB files it under horror, thriller, and mystery.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 7 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and 4 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 300 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Dark tonight

It is a short one: 1h 27m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Dark

Is The Dark scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Dark for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, thriller, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Dark in the US?: The Dark streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and 4 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Dark?: The Dark runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
Is The Dark suitable for kids?: The Dark is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.