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Dark of the Sun

1968Movie1 h 41 minNR

68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes67%74%

A brutally violent, thrilling war movie about war and history.

Good for friends night · pure escapism · adults

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

Brutes! Savages! Heroes! They're Mercenaries... They're Paid to do a Job!

A band of mercenaries led by Captain Curry travel through war-torn Congo across deadly terrain, battling rival armies, to steal $50 million in uncut diamonds. But infighting, sadistic rebels and a time lock jeopardize everything.

Feels like

  • Mercenary Action
  • War-torn Congo
  • Diamond Heist
  • 1960s Setting
  • Brutal Conflict
  • High-Stakes Tension
  • Political Intrigue
  • Explosive Spectacle

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Jack Cardiff
Written by
Wilbur Smith, Adrian Spies, Ranald MacDougall
Produced by
George Englund
Music by
Jacques Loussier

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Facts

February 8, 1968 · 1 h 41 min · NR

Released
February 8, 1968
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
War, Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
11 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Dark of the Sun?"

Questions about Dark of the Sun

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dark of the Sun?

PlexTubi TV

In the United States, Dark of the Sun is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Dark of the Sun worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%).

Will I feel good after watching Dark of the Sun?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Was Dark of the Sun a box office flop?

Budget$2 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 75% of its budget.