Dark Matter (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2008, Dark Matter is a drama and history film directed by Chen Shi-Zheng, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Liu Xing a brilliant Chinese student, arrives at University and makes the transition into American life with the help of Joanna Silver. Xing joins a cosmology group working to create a model of the origins of the universe. He is obsessed with the study of dark matter and a theory that conflicts with the group's model. When he begins to make breakthroughs of his own, he encounters obstructions.
Who’s in it. Dark Matter stars Liu Ye as Liu Xing, Aidan Quinn as Jacob Reiser, Meryl Streep as Joanna Silver and Peng Chi as Mama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Dark Matter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Matter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Matter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Matter (2008)?
- In US, Dark Matter is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dark Matter worth watching?
- Dark Matter holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark Matter?
- Dark Matter stars Liu Ye, Aidan Quinn, Meryl Streep, Peng Chi and Blair Brown.
- When was Dark Matter released?
- Dark Matter was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.