Dark Angel (1990): cast, story & where to watch

1990 · Film · ★ 6

Dark Angel poster

Released in 1990, Dark Angel is an action, thriller, crime and horror film directed by Craig R. Baxley, running about 91 minutes. “Jack Caine. Houston cop. Human. What he's up against, isn't.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Jack Caine is a Houston vice cop who's forgotten the rule book. His self-appointed mission is to stop the drugs trade and the number one supplier Victor Manning. Whilst involved in an undercover operation to entrap Victor Manning, his partner gets killed, and a sinister newcomer enters the scene...

Who’s in it. Dark Angel stars Dolph Lundgren as Det. Jack Caine, Brian Benben as Special Agent Laurence Smith, Betsy Brantley as Diane Pallone and Matthias Hues as Bad Alien - Talec, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Dark Angel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.2M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Angel page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dark Angel 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 Dark Angel (1990)?
In US, Dark Angel is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Dark Angel worth watching?
Dark Angel holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dark Angel?
Dark Angel stars Dolph Lundgren, Brian Benben, Betsy Brantley, Matthias Hues and Jay Bilas.
When was Dark Angel released?
Dark Angel was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.