The Ghost and the Darkness (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1996, The Ghost and the Darkness is an action, thriller, adventure and horror film directed by Stephen Hopkins, running about 109 minutes. “Prey For The Hunters” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sir Robert Beaumont is behind schedule on a railroad in Africa. Enlisting noted engineer John Henry Patterson to right the ship, Beaumont expects results. Everything seems great until the crew discovers the mutilated corpse of the project's foreman, seemingly killed by a lion. After several more attacks, Patterson calls in famed hunter Charles Remington, who has finally met his match in the bloodthirsty lions.
Who’s in it. The Ghost and the Darkness stars Michael Douglas as Charles Remington, Val Kilmer as Col. John Henry Patterson, Tom Wilkinson as Sir Robert Beaumont and John Kani as Samuel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Ghost and the Darkness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $38.6M at the box office.
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 The Ghost and the Darkness page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ghost and the Darkness 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 The Ghost and the Darkness (1996)?
- In US, The Ghost and the Darkness 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 The Ghost and the Darkness worth watching?
- The Ghost and the Darkness holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ghost and the Darkness?
- The Ghost and the Darkness stars Michael Douglas, Val Kilmer, Tom Wilkinson, John Kani and Emily Mortimer.
- When was The Ghost and the Darkness released?
- The Ghost and the Darkness was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.