Daylight (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1996, Daylight is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Rob Cohen, running about 115 minutes. “No air. No escape. No time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of armed robbers fleeing the police head for the New Jersey Tunnel and run right into trucks transporting toxic waste. The spectacular explosion that follows results in both ends of the tunnel collapsing and the handful of people who survived the explosion are now in peril. Kit Latura is the only man with the skill and knowledge to lead the band of survivors out of the tunnel before the structure collapses.
Who’s in it. Daylight stars Sylvester Stallone as Kit Latura, Amy Brenneman as Madelyne Thompson, Stan Shaw as George Tyrell and Dan Hedaya as Frank Kraft, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Daylight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $159.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV 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 Daylight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daylight tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daylight (1996)?
- In US, Daylight is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, 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 Daylight worth watching?
- Daylight holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Daylight?
- Daylight stars Sylvester Stallone, Amy Brenneman, Stan Shaw, Dan Hedaya and Jay O. Sanders.
- When was Daylight released?
- Daylight was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.