Wait Until Dark (1967): cast, story & where to watch

1967 · Film · ★ 7.4

Wait Until Dark poster

Released in 1967, Wait Until Dark is a thriller, crime and horror film directed by Terence Young, running about 108 minutes. “A blind woman plays a deadly game of survival.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After a flight back home, Sam Hendrix returns with a doll he innocently acquired along the way. As it turns out, the doll is actually stuffed with heroin, and a group of criminals led by the ruthless Roat has followed Hendrix back to his place to retrieve it. When Hendrix leaves for business, the crooks make their move -- and find his blind wife, Susy, alone in the apartment. Soon, a life-threatening game begins between Susy and the thugs.

Who’s in it. Wait Until Dark stars Audrey Hepburn as Susy Hendrix, Alan Arkin as Roat / Roat Jr. / Roat Sr., Richard Crenna as Mike Talman and Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Sam Hendrix, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Wait Until Dark has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $11M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Wait Until Dark page.

If you liked it. Fans of Wait Until Dark tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Wait Until Dark (1967)?
In US, Wait Until Dark is available to 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 Wait Until Dark worth watching?
Wait Until Dark holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Wait Until Dark?
Wait Until Dark stars Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin, Richard Crenna, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. and Jack Weston.
When was Wait Until Dark released?
Wait Until Dark was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.