By Dawn (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 2.5
Released in 2018, By Dawn is a thriller and drama film directed by Sebastien Bazile. “Don't close your eyes. Don't fall asleep.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A former marine suffering from severe PTSD prepares his family for war as the deadline for an alien invasion approaches.
Who’s in it. By Dawn stars Jason Kaufman as Lt. Col. Kenneth Peck, Tara Westwood as Kathleen Peck, Dana Melanie as Kylie Peck and Daniel Covin as Ryan Pollock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, By Dawn has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 By Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of By Dawn tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch By Dawn (2018)?
- In US, By Dawn is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 By Dawn worth watching?
- By Dawn holds an audience score of 2.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in By Dawn?
- By Dawn stars Jason Kaufman, Tara Westwood, Dana Melanie, Daniel Covin and Narada Campbell.