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Dark City

1998Movie1 h 41 minR

Mystery
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic667.7Rotten Tomatoes78%85%

A deeply unsettling, gripping mystery movie about the future and mystery, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Story

They built the city to see what makes us tick. Last night, one of us went off.

A man struggles with memories of his past, including a wife he cannot remember, in a nightmarish world with no sun and run by beings with telekinetic powers who seek the souls of humans.

Feels like

  • Neo-Noir Sci-Fi
  • Visually Stunning Art Deco
  • Psychological Mystery
  • Existential Horror
  • Cult Classic
  • Atmospheric Dread
  • Memory & Identity
  • Dark Fantasy
  • Stylized Realism

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Alex Proyas
Written by
Alex Proyas, David S. Goyer, Lem Dobbs
Produced by
Alex Proyas, Andrew Mason
Music by
Trevor Jones

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Facts

February 27, 1998 · 1 h 41 min · R

Released
February 27, 1998
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Mystery, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United States
Budget
$27 million
Box office
$27 million
Available in
77 countries

Tropes

Intrigued by Humanity, Blank Book, Window Love +9

  • Intrigued by Humanity
  • Blank Book
  • Window Love
  • Sanity Slippage
  • To Know Him, I Must Become Him
  • Death Is the Only Option
  • Cruel and Unusual Death
  • Mathematician's Answer
  • Naked on Arrival
  • Foreshadowing
  • Safely Secluded Science Center
  • The Cuckoolander Was Right

12 of 146 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Dark City?"

Questions about Dark City

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Where can I stream Dark City?

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In the United States, Dark City is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Dark City worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 66).

Can I half-watch Dark City?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is Dark City good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Dark City use?

Intrigued by HumanityBlank BookWindow LoveSanity SlippageTo Know Him, I Must Become HimDeath Is the Only OptionCruel and Unusual DeathMathematician's AnswerNaked on ArrivalForeshadowingSafely Secluded Science CenterThe Cuckoolander Was Rightand 134 more

TV Tropes lists 146 tropes for it, including Intrigued by Humanity, Blank Book, and Window Love.