Fade to Black (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2006, Fade to Black is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Oliver Parker, running about 105 minutes. “Sex. Corruption. Murder. Get the picture?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Still reeling from the painful breakup of his marriage to screen siren Rita Hayworth, filmmaker Orson Welles makes his way to Rome, where he gets pulled into a tangled political plot involving murder and mysterious motives. A beautiful actress proves a tempting distraction. But if they want to stay alive, Welles and his young Italian driver need to stay focused.
Who’s in it. Fade to Black stars Danny Huston as Orson Welles, Diego Luna as Tommaso Moreno, Paz Vega as Lea Padovani and Christopher Walken as Brewster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Fade to Black has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fade to Black page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fade to Black tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fade to Black (2006)?
- In US, Fade to Black is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fade to Black worth watching?
- Fade to Black holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fade to Black?
- Fade to Black stars Danny Huston, Diego Luna, Paz Vega, Christopher Walken and Anna Galiena.