Dark Skies (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2013, Dark Skies is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Scott Stewart, running about 97 minutes. “Once you have been chosen. You belong to them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. From the producers of Paranormal Activity, Insidious, and Sinister comes Dark Skies: a supernatural thriller that follows a young family living in the suburbs. As husband and wife Daniel and Lacey Barret witness an escalating series of disturbing events involving their family, their safe and peaceful home quickly unravels. When it becomes clear that the Barret family is being targeted by an unimaginably terrifying and deadly force, Daniel and Lacey take matters in their own hands to solve the mystery of what is after their family.
Who’s in it. Dark Skies stars Keri Russell as Lacy Barrett, Josh Hamilton as Daniel, Dakota Goyo as Jesse and J.K. Simmons as Edwin Pollard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Dark Skies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $25.2M at the box office.
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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Skies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Skies tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Skies (2013)?
- In US, Dark Skies is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Dark Skies worth watching?
- Dark Skies holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark Skies?
- Dark Skies stars Keri Russell, Josh Hamilton, Dakota Goyo, J.K. Simmons and Trevor St. John.
- When was Dark Skies released?
- Dark Skies was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.