Dark Days (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1999, Dark Days is a drama film directed by Margarethe von Trotta, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Margarethe von Trotta's TV movie focuses on a woman whose life is destroyed by her addiction to alcohol. Angela Rinser is a happy mother of two children and quite successful in her job as bilingual secretary. The sudden death of her husband changes everything. She starts drinking and loses her job. Her children Felicitas and Max try to hush up their social decline for years because they don't want to live in a foster home.
Who’s in it. Dark Days stars Suzanne von Borsody as Angela Rinser, Stefanie Stappenbeck as Felicitas, Steffen Groth as Fabian Groll and Konstantin Wecker as Rinser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Dark Days has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Days page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Days tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Days (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dark Days change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dark Days worth watching?
- Dark Days holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark Days?
- Dark Days stars Suzanne von Borsody, Stefanie Stappenbeck, Steffen Groth, Konstantin Wecker and Siggi Kautz.
- When was Dark Days released?
- Dark Days was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.