Cloak & Dagger (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1984, Cloak & Dagger is an action, adventure and family film directed by Richard Franklin, running about 102 minutes. “You can cry 'wolf' once too often!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 11-year-old Davey's mother is dead and his father doesn't spend nearly enough time with him. So the boy loses himself in video games--and even has an imaginary friend, a super-resourceful secret agent. When he accidentally comes into possession of a spy group's secret plans, and winds up on the run from them, he must learn to rely on himself and his imaginary pal to save his skin.
Who’s in it. Cloak & Dagger stars Henry Thomas as Davey Osborne, Dabney Coleman as Jack Flack / Hal Osborne, Michael Murphy as Rice and Christina Nigra as Kim Gardener, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Cloak & Dagger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Cloak & Dagger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cloak & Dagger 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 Cloak & Dagger (1984)?
- In US, Cloak & Dagger is available to 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 Cloak & Dagger worth watching?
- Cloak & Dagger holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cloak & Dagger?
- Cloak & Dagger stars Henry Thomas, Dabney Coleman, Michael Murphy, Christina Nigra and John McIntire.
- When was Cloak & Dagger released?
- Cloak & Dagger was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.