Pitch Black (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2000, Pitch Black is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by David Twohy, running about 108 minutes. “Don't be afraid of the dark. Be afraid of what's in the dark” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When their ship crash-lands on a remote planet, the marooned passengers soon learn that escaped convict Riddick isn't the only thing they have to fear. Deadly creatures lurk in the shadows, waiting to attack in the dark, and the planet is rapidly plunging into the utter blackness of a total eclipse. With the body count rising, the doomed survivors are forced to turn to Riddick with his eerie eyes to guide them through the darkness to safety. With time running out, there's only one rule: Stay in the light.
Who’s in it. Pitch Black stars Vin Diesel as Richard B. Riddick, Radha Mitchell as Carolyn Fry, Cole Hauser as William J. Johns and Lewis Fitz-Gerald as Paris P. Ogilvie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Pitch Black has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $53.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard 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 Pitch Black page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pitch Black tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pitch Black (2000)?
- In US, Pitch Black is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard 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 Pitch Black worth watching?
- Pitch Black holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pitch Black?
- Pitch Black stars Vin Diesel, Radha Mitchell, Cole Hauser, Lewis Fitz-Gerald and Claudia Black.
- When was Pitch Black released?
- Pitch Black was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.