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The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising

2007Movie1 h 39 minPG

Drama
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Metacritic384.9Rotten Tomatoes13%33%

A tense, wondrous adventure movie about fantasy and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

Even the smallest of light... shines in the darkness

A boy's life is turned upside down when he learns that he is the last of a group of immortal warriors who have dedicated their lives to fighting the forces of the dark.

Feels like

  • Fantasy Adventure
  • Young Adult
  • Hero's Journey
  • Good vs Evil
  • Magical Realism
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Prophecy
  • Ancient Lore
  • Visual Spectacle

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
David L. Cunningham
Written by
John Hodge, Susan Cooper
Produced by
Marc Platt
Music by
Christophe Beck

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Facts

October 5, 2007 · 1 h 39 min · PG

Released
October 5, 2007
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Family, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$45 million
Box office
$32 million
Available in
44 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising?"

Questions about The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising?

Hoopla

In the United States, The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 4.8, Rotten Tomatoes 13%, and Metacritic 38). Audiences rate it higher (43 out of 100) than critics (26).

Is The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Was The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising a box office flop?

Budget$45 million
Box office$32 million

Yes: it cost about $45 million to make and earned $32 million worldwide, 71% of its budget.