Darkman (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.4

Released in 1990, Darkman is an action, thriller, crime and science fiction film directed by Sam Raimi, running about 95 minutes. “They destroyed everything he had, everything he was. Now, crime has a new enemy and justice has a new face.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Peyton Westlake is on the verge of realizing a major breakthrough in synthetic skin when his laboratory is destroyed by gangsters. Having been burned beyond recognition and forever altered by an experimental medical procedure, Westlake becomes known as Darkman, assuming alternate identities in his quest for revenge and a new life with a former love.
Who’s in it. Darkman stars Liam Neeson as Peyton Westlake / Darkman, Frances McDormand as Julie Hastings, Colin Friels as Louis Strack Jr. and Larry Drake as Robert G. Durant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Darkman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $48.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo 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 Darkman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Darkman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Darkman (1990)?
- In US, Darkman is available to stream on Philo, 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 Darkman worth watching?
- Darkman holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Darkman?
- Darkman stars Liam Neeson, Frances McDormand, Colin Friels, Larry Drake and Nelson Mashita.
- When was Darkman released?
- Darkman was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.
