Darker Than Amber (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1970, Darker Than Amber is an action, drama, adventure and mystery film directed by Robert Clouse, running about 96 minutes. “Travis McGee is having a conference with one of his clients. Business as usual.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Professional beach bum and 'knight errant' Travis McGee goes up against psychotic body-builder Terry Bartell. McGee pulls out all the stops when he joins a Caribbean cruise to bring the killer to justice.
Who’s in it. Darker Than Amber stars Rod Taylor as Travis McGee, Theodore Bikel as Meyer, Suzy Kendall as Vangie / Merrimay and Ahna Capri as Del, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Darker Than Amber has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Darker Than Amber page.
If you liked it. Fans of Darker Than Amber 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 Darker Than Amber (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Darker Than Amber change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Darker Than Amber worth watching?
- Darker Than Amber holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Darker Than Amber?
- Darker Than Amber stars Rod Taylor, Theodore Bikel, Suzy Kendall, Ahna Capri and William Smith.
- When was Darker Than Amber released?
- Darker Than Amber was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.