Near Dark (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1987, Near Dark is a horror film directed by Kathryn Bigelow, running about 94 minutes. “In one hot hungry kiss, he gave her everlasting love. She gave him everlasting life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A farm boy reluctantly becomes a member of the undead when a girl he meets turns out to be part of a band of vampires who roam the highways in stolen cars.
Who’s in it. Near Dark stars Adrian Pasdar as Caleb Colton, Jenny Wright as Mae, Lance Henriksen as Jesse Hooker and Bill Paxton as Severen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Near Dark has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Near Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Near Dark tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Near Dark (1987)?
- In GB, Near Dark is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Near Dark worth watching?
- Near Dark holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Near Dark?
- Near Dark stars Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton and Jenette Goldstein.
- When was Near Dark released?
- Near Dark was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.