The Dark (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2005, The Dark is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by John Fawcett, running about 87 minutes. “One of the living for one of the dead.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In an attempt to pull her family together, Adèlle travels with her young daughter Sarah to Wales to visit her father. The morning after they arrive, Sarah mysteriously vanishes in the ocean. Not long after, a little girl bearing a striking resemblance to their missing daughter reveals that she has retuned from the dead — and that Sarah has been taken to the Welsh underworld.
Who’s in it. The Dark stars Maria Bello as Adèlle, Sean Bean as James, Richard Elfyn as Rowan and Maurice Roëves as Dafydd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Dark has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.6M at the box office.
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 The Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dark tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dark (2005)?
- In US, The Dark 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 The Dark worth watching?
- The Dark holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dark?
- The Dark stars Maria Bello, Sean Bean, Richard Elfyn, Maurice Roëves and Abigail Stone.
- When was The Dark released?
- The Dark was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.