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Darkland

2017Movie1 h 52 min

Thriller
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–61%

A nerve-racking, thrilling thriller movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Story

Zaid is a successful heart surgeon with an expensive apartment and pregnant girlfriend. One night he gets a visit from his brother Yasin, who is desperate for money, but he refuses. Soon after, Yasin is found beaten to death and Zaid is overcome with guilt. As guilt gives way to anger, Zaid becomes a masked avenger and takes on Copenhagen's criminal underworld in his quest for justice.

Feels like

  • Gritty Crime Thriller
  • Revenge Story
  • Urban Underworld
  • Action-Packed
  • Psychological Drama
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Bleak Tone
  • Vigilante Justice
  • Intense Narrative

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Fenar Ahmad
Written by
Adam August, Fenar Ahmad
Produced by
Jacob Jarek
Music by
Jens Ole Wowk McCoy

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Facts

January 19, 2017 · 1 h 52 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 19, 2017
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Action, Drama
Original language
Danish
Also spoken
French, English, Arabic
Made in
Denmark
Available in
33 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Darkland?"

Questions about Darkland

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Darkland?

Viaplay

In the United States, Darkland streams on Viaplay. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is Darkland worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.5).

Is there a sequel to Darkland?

  1. Darkland (2017)
  2. Darkland: The Return (2023)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Darkland: The Return (2023).

Will I feel good after watching Darkland?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Darkland in English?

DanishFrenchEnglishArabic

No, it was made in Danish, with some French, English, and Arabic.