Somewhere in the Darkness (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1999, Somewhere in the Darkness is a fantasy film directed by Paul Fenech, running about 94 minutes. “Sometimes . . . Imagination Is All You Have” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this Australian drama, a department store collapses, trapping an old man (Barry Jenkins) and a young boy (Rowan Whitt) underneath. In hopes of keeping the child calm, the man tells him a series of folk tales which teach a moral lesson while they entertain. Somewhere In The Darkness received its world premier at the 1999 Slamdance Film Festival in the United States; it was later screened at Australia's Sydney Film Festival the same year. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Who’s in it. Somewhere in the Darkness stars Rowan Witt as Frankie, Barry Jenkins as Shamus and Sandy Gutman as Burt (as Austen Tayshus).
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Somewhere in the Darkness sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Somewhere in the Darkness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Somewhere in the Darkness tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Somewhere in the Darkness (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Somewhere in the Darkness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Somewhere in the Darkness worth watching?
- Somewhere in the Darkness holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Somewhere in the Darkness?
- Somewhere in the Darkness stars Rowan Witt, Barry Jenkins and Sandy Gutman.
- When was Somewhere in the Darkness released?
- Somewhere in the Darkness was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.