Dark Shadows (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2012, Dark Shadows is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Tim Burton, running about 113 minutes. “Every Family Has Its Demons” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Vampire Barnabas Collins is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972. He returns to Collinwood Manor to find that his once-grand estate and family have fallen into ruin.
Who’s in it. Dark Shadows stars Johnny Depp as Barnabas Collins, Michelle Pfeiffer as Elizabeth Collins Stoddard, Helena Bonham Carter as Dr. Julia Hoffman and Eva Green as Angelique Bouchard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Dark Shadows has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $245.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Shadows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Shadows tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Shadows (2012)?
- In US, Dark Shadows is available to 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 Shadows worth watching?
- Dark Shadows holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark Shadows?
- Dark Shadows stars Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham Carter, Eva Green and Jackie Earle Haley.
- When was Dark Shadows released?
- Dark Shadows was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.