Dying of the Light (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2014, Dying of the Light is a thriller and drama film directed by Paul Schrader, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Evan Lake, a veteran CIA agent, has been ordered to retire. But when his protégé uncovers evidence that Lake's nemesis, the terrorist Banir, has resurfaced, Lake goes rogue, embarking on a perilous, intercontinental mission to eliminate his sworn enemy.
Who’s in it. Dying of the Light stars Nicolas Cage as Evan Lake, Anton Yelchin as Milton Schultz, Alexander Karim as Muhammad Banir and Irène Jacob as Michelle Zuberain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Dying of the Light has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Dying of the Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dying of the Light tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dying of the Light (2014)?
- In US, Dying of the Light 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 Dying of the Light worth watching?
- Dying of the Light holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dying of the Light?
- Dying of the Light stars Nicolas Cage, Anton Yelchin, Alexander Karim, Irène Jacob and Aymen Hamdouchi.
- When was Dying of the Light released?
- Dying of the Light was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.