Dark Tides (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film

Released in 1998, Dark Tides is a thriller and mystery film directed by Bret Stern, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. While pulling lobster traps from the sea, fishing couple Sara and Ben recover a buoy containing half a million dollars. Ben hopes to use the money on booze and babes while Sara sees the cash as her ticket out of her unhappy marriage and miserable coastal village. Her masterplan: to kill Ben with the help of her lover and Ben's brother, Don. But her plan suffers a major glitch when the owner of the buoy returns to claim the loot. And he is not the only one after it, there's also a gang of heavily-armed mobsters and Kim the mob boss' mistress.
Who’s in it. Dark Tides stars Paige Turco as Sara, John Newton as Don, John Mese as Ben and Katherine Kendall, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Tides page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Tides tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Tides (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dark Tides change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Dark Tides?
- Dark Tides stars Paige Turco, John Newton, John Mese, Katherine Kendall and Beth Dixon.
- When was Dark Tides released?
- Dark Tides was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.
