The Darkest Universe (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2016, The Darkest Universe is a comedy, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Tom Kingsley, running about 90 minutes. “A boat can't just disappear into thin air.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A romantic comedy set in space, or - to be more specific - planet Earth which follows world-weary banker Zac on his search for his eccentric sister, Alice, who goes missing while on a narrowboat trip with her new boyfriend.
Who’s in it. The Darkest Universe stars Will Sharpe as Zac Pratt, Tiani Ghosh as Alice, Joe Thomas as Toby and Sophia Di Martino as Eva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Darkest Universe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Darkest Universe page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Darkest Universe tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Darkest Universe (2016)?
- In GB, The Darkest Universe is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Darkest Universe worth watching?
- The Darkest Universe holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Darkest Universe?
- The Darkest Universe stars Will Sharpe, Tiani Ghosh, Joe Thomas, Sophia Di Martino and Chris Langham.
- When was The Darkest Universe released?
- The Darkest Universe was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.