Hold the Dark (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2018, Hold the Dark is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Jeremy Saulnier, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. In the grim Alaskan winter, a naturalist hunts for wolves blamed for killing a local boy, but he soon finds himself swept into a chilling mystery.
Who’s in it. Hold the Dark stars Jeffrey Wright as Russell Core, Alexander Skarsgård as Vernon Slone, James Badge Dale as Donald Marium and Riley Keough as Medora Slone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Hold the Dark has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hold the Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hold the Dark tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hold the Dark (2018)?
- In US, Hold the Dark is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hold the Dark worth watching?
- Hold the Dark holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hold the Dark?
- Hold the Dark stars Jeffrey Wright, Alexander Skarsgård, James Badge Dale, Riley Keough and Julian Black Antelope.
- When was Hold the Dark released?
- Hold the Dark was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.