The Mist (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2007, The Mist is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Frank Darabont, running about 126 minutes. “Belief divides them, mystery surrounds them, but fear changes everything.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a violent storm, a dense cloud of mist envelops a small Maine town, trapping artist David Drayton and his five-year-old son in a local grocery store with other people. They soon discover that the mist conceals deadly horrors that threaten their lives, and worse, their sanity.
Who’s in it. The Mist stars Thomas Jane as David Drayton, Laurie Holden as Amanda Dunfrey, Toby Jones as Ollie and Marcia Gay Harden as Mrs. Carmody, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Mist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $57.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel 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 The Mist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mist tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mist (2007)?
- In US, The Mist is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video 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 The Mist worth watching?
- The Mist holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mist?
- The Mist stars Thomas Jane, Laurie Holden, Toby Jones, Marcia Gay Harden and Andre Braugher.
- When was The Mist released?
- The Mist was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.