Dark City (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1998, Dark City is a mystery and science fiction film directed by Alex Proyas, running about 100 minutes. “A world where the night never ends.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man struggles with memories of his past, including a wife he cannot remember, in a nightmarish world with no sun and run by beings with telekinetic powers who seek the souls of humans.
Who’s in it. Dark City stars Rufus Sewell as John Murdoch, William Hurt as Inspector Frank Bumstead, Kiefer Sutherland as Dr. Daniel P. Schreber and Jennifer Connelly as Emma Murdoch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Dark City has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $27.2M 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 Dark City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark City tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark City (1998)?
- In US, Dark City 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 Dark City worth watching?
- Dark City holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dark City?
- Dark City stars Rufus Sewell, William Hurt, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly and Richard O'Brien.
- When was Dark City released?
- Dark City was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.