Dark Room (1983): cast, story & where to watch

1983 · Film · ★ 6.2

Dark Room poster

Released in 1983, Dark Room is a drama and romance film directed by Kirio Urayama, running about 122 minutes.

What it’s about. Nakata, an author, resides utilizing the painful memory regarding the death of his partner, whoever life had been cut short a few many years earlier. Ended up being it a crash or ended up being it suicide? Doubt persists. In order to escape his guilty Nakata, conscience gives up on marriage and fatherhood. Hence freed, he embarks on an obsessive intimate records and jeorney his activities in a book, "The Dark Room". A philisophical essay on sexuality, reproduction and the fate of mankind.

Who’s in it. Dark Room stars Kôji Shimizu as Nakata - Author(中田), Rie Kimura as Natsue(夏枝), Mayumi Miura as Takako(多加子) and Yoshimi Ashikawa as Maki(マキ), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Dark Room has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Room page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dark Room tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Dark Room (1983)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dark Room change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Dark Room worth watching?
Dark Room holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dark Room?
Dark Room stars Kôji Shimizu, Rie Kimura, Mayumi Miura, Yoshimi Ashikawa and Yuki Kazamatsuri.
When was Dark Room released?
Dark Room was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.