The Blackout (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 2013, The Blackout is a comedy film directed by Matt Hish, running about 90 minutes. “It was the best night of their lives, if they could only remember.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rag tag band of idiots on the verge of signing a recording contract is sandbagged by their lead singer, Chas Knopfler, into throwing the mother of all parties the night before they embark on a world tour. Eddie Mesmer, the rhythm guitarist, awakens to find his drummer, Toss Dunbar, hanging from a tree like a scarecrow, and the house completely destroyed. Eddie and Toss quickly realize that A: they can't remember anything and B: there's a dead guy in the pool. Now, they have to figure out what happened the night before or their Rock and Roll dream is over.
Who’s in it. The Blackout stars Michael Graziadei as Chas Knopfler, Scott Rosa as Eddie Mesmer, Flood Reed as Toss Dunbar and Casey O'Keefe as Spencer's Fiance, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, The Blackout has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blackout page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blackout tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blackout (2013)?
- In US, The Blackout is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blackout worth watching?
- The Blackout holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blackout?
- The Blackout stars Michael Graziadei, Scott Rosa, Flood Reed, Casey O'Keefe and Autumn Federici.
- When was The Blackout released?
- The Blackout was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.