The Grim & The Dark (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2025, The Grim & The Dark is a documentary and comedy film directed by Daniel Lowman, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. When looking for a gift for his kid, Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite) is introduced to the world of Grimdark. In that moment he starts down a journey that will take him all over the world and through interviews with prominent Grimdark authors, game developers, and dedicated fans, he delves into the themes that define the genre—all in an effort to find the man who started it all: John Blanche.
Who’s in it. The Grim & The Dark stars Jon Heder as Self, John Blanche as Self, Anna Smith Spark as Self and Alexander Winberg as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Grim & The Dark has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Grim & The Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Grim & The Dark tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Grim & The Dark (2025)?
- In US, The Grim & The Dark is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Grim & The Dark worth watching?
- The Grim & The Dark holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Grim & The Dark?
- The Grim & The Dark stars Jon Heder, John Blanche, Anna Smith Spark, Alexander Winberg and Tuomas Pirinen.
- When was The Grim & The Dark released?
- The Grim & The Dark was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.