Orion and the Dark (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film
Released in 2023, Orion and the Dark is a comedy, fantasy, family and animation film directed by Sean Charmatz.
What it’s about. Orion is an elementary schooler and a full-time fraidy cat unnerved by heights, spooked by domestic animals, and rendered nearly catatonic by that worst plight of all – the dark. Only one night the Dark just about has enough, so he takes Orion on a nocturnal adventure to show the boy there’s nothing to fear but fear itself.
Who’s in it. Orion and the Dark stars Jacob Tremblay as Orion (voice), Paul Walter Hauser as Dark (voice), Chelsea Peretti as Orion's Mom (voice) and Rob Delaney as Orion's Dad (voice), among others.
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 Orion and the Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Orion and the Dark tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Orion and the Dark (2023)?
- In US, Orion and 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.
- Who stars in Orion and the Dark?
- Orion and the Dark stars Jacob Tremblay, Paul Walter Hauser, Chelsea Peretti, Rob Delaney and Werner Herzog.
- When was Orion and the Dark released?
- Orion and the Dark was released in 2023.