Dark Planet (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1997, Dark Planet is a science fiction film directed by Albert Magnoli, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Two sides, one known as the Alphas and the other the Rebels, struggle in a brutal war on Earth and in outer space. When a habitable planet is discovered in orbit around a star that is on the far side of a dangerous wormhole, the two sides mysteriously set aside their differences and send a joint mission to explore the planet. The mission of the starship Scylla is soon beset by political intrigue and treachery, jeopardizing not only the mission, but the lives of the entire crew
Who’s in it. Dark Planet stars Paul Mercurio as Hawke, Harley Jane Kozak as Brendan, Michael York as Winter and Maria Ford as Salera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Dark Planet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Planet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Planet tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Planet (1997)?
- In US, Dark Planet is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dark Planet worth watching?
- Dark Planet holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark Planet?
- Dark Planet stars Paul Mercurio, Harley Jane Kozak, Michael York, Maria Ford and Ed O'Ross.
- When was Dark Planet released?
- Dark Planet was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.