Dark Places (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2015, Dark Places is a thriller, drama, crime and adventure film directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner, running about 113 minutes. “In 1985, her entire family was murdered. 30 years later, the truth emerges.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman who survived the brutal killing of her family as a child is forced to confront the events of that day.
Who’s in it. Dark Places stars Charlize Theron as Libby Day, Nicholas Hoult as Lyle Wirth, Chloë Grace Moretz as Young Diondra Wertzner and Christina Hendricks as Patty Day, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Dark Places has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Places page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Places tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Places (2015)?
- In US, Dark Places is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dark Places worth watching?
- Dark Places holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark Places?
- Dark Places stars Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Chloë Grace Moretz, Christina Hendricks and Tye Sheridan.
- When was Dark Places released?
- Dark Places was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.