The Black Dahlia (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2006, The Black Dahlia is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Brian De Palma, running about 121 minutes. “Inspired by the most notorious unsolved murder in California history.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1940s Los Angeles, two former boxers-turned-cops must grapple with corruption, narcissism, stag films and family madness as they pursue the killer of an aspiring young actress.
Who’s in it. The Black Dahlia stars Josh Hartnett as Bucky Bleichert, Scarlett Johansson as Kay Lake, Aaron Eckhart as Lee Blanchard and Hilary Swank as Madeleine Linscott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Black Dahlia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $49.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Black Dahlia page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Dahlia tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Dahlia (2006)?
- In US, The Black Dahlia is available to 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 Black Dahlia worth watching?
- The Black Dahlia holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Dahlia?
- The Black Dahlia stars Josh Hartnett, Scarlett Johansson, Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank and Mia Kirshner.
- When was The Black Dahlia released?
- The Black Dahlia was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.