Army of Darkness (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1992, Army of Darkness is a comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Sam Raimi, running about 81 minutes. “Trapped in time. Surrounded by evil. Low on gas.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ash, a handsome, shotgun-toting, chainsaw-armed department store clerk, is time warped backwards into England's Dark Ages, where he romances a beauty and faces legions of the undead.
Who’s in it. Army of Darkness stars Bruce Campbell as Ashley 'Ash' J. Williams / Evil Ash, Embeth Davidtz as Sheila, Marcus Gilbert as Lord Arthur and Ian Abercrombie as Wiseman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Army of Darkness has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $21.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and 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 Army of Darkness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Army of Darkness tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Army of Darkness (1992)?
- In US, Army of Darkness is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and 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 Army of Darkness worth watching?
- Army of Darkness holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Army of Darkness?
- Army of Darkness stars Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz, Marcus Gilbert, Ian Abercrombie and Richard Grove.
- When was Army of Darkness released?
- Army of Darkness was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.