Black Light (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 2009, Black Light is a drama film directed by Shachar Zefania.
What it’s about. Alon undergoes innovative psychotherapy in New York. He embarks on a tempestuous, soul-searching journey, seeking out the details of his mother's childhood in Poland. He does this as a way of understanding why she, a survivor of the Auschwitz and Majdanek death camps, abandoned him at the age of 10. This exciting, peripatetic personal odyssey takes him on a twofold mission to places most people tend to avoid - the searing flames of desire and the tranquil, mysterious forests of dark secrets.
Who’s in it. Black Light stars Aki Avni as Ben, Aliza Weintraub and Nathan Meged.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Black Light has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Light tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Light (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Light change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Light worth watching?
- Black Light holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Light?
- Black Light stars Aki Avni, Aliza Weintraub and Nathan Meged.
- When was Black Light released?
- Black Light was released in 2009.