The Blackout (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1997, The Blackout is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Abel Ferrara, running about 98 minutes. “The darkest secrets are the ones we hide from ourselves” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A debauched Hollywood movie actor tries to piece together one wild night in Miami years earlier which remains a drug-induced blur, and soon finds out that some questions about his past are best left unanswered.
Who’s in it. The Blackout stars Matthew Modine as Matty, Claudia Schiffer as Susan, Dennis Hopper as Mickey and Béatrice Dalle as Annie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Blackout has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blackout page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blackout tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blackout (1997)?
- In US, The Blackout is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blackout worth watching?
- The Blackout holds an audience score of 5.8 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 The Blackout?
- The Blackout stars Matthew Modine, Claudia Schiffer, Dennis Hopper, Béatrice Dalle and Sarah Lassez.
- When was The Blackout released?
- The Blackout was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.