Blackout (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1996, Blackout is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Allan A. Goldstein, running about 98 minutes. “Who is he? Who was he? Is he a killer? Or a hero?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John Gray, a mild-mannered banker, gets hit by a car and loses most of his memory. When he gets out of the hospital, he has flashbacks which do not fit with his current life. After a strange telephone call and a murder attempt on his wife, Gray's wife is murdered which he is forced to go to L.A. in order to solve the crime and piece together his mysterious past.
Who’s in it. Blackout stars Brian Bosworth as John Gray / Wayne Garret, Brad Dourif as Thomas Payne, Claire Yarlett as Jenny and Marta DuBois as Sharon Gray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Blackout has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blackout page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blackout 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 Blackout (1996)?
- In US, Blackout is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blackout worth watching?
- Blackout holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blackout?
- Blackout stars Brian Bosworth, Brad Dourif, Claire Yarlett, Marta DuBois and Jeremy Roberts.
- When was Blackout released?
- Blackout was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.