Brave the Dark

2025·Movie
1h 50min·PG-13

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Brave the Dark fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Scare5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

When Mr. Deen discovers one of his students has been living out of his car and thrown into jail, he decides to bail him out. Determined to curb Nate’s self-destructive behavior, Deen quickly discovers a host of dark secrets slowly tearing Nate apart. What began as a good deed becomes a desperate fight to save Nate from his own demons. As Nate spirals deeper into despair, Deen must decide how far he’s willing to go to save a kid on the brink of losing everything—even himself.
Redemptive DramaTroubled YouthMentor-Mentee RelationshipInner DemonsMoral DilemmaPsychological DepthContemporary IssuesDark Secrets

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Brave the Dark

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Where can I stream Brave the Dark legally?

Brave the Dark is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, and Angel Studios in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Brave the Dark worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Brave the Dark rated?

PG-13Drug useSuicide themes

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: drug use and suicide themes.

How long is Brave the Dark?

1 h 50 min

Brave the Dark runs 1 h 50 min.

Is Brave the Dark based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Brave the Dark?

Critics65
Audiences66

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see Brave the Dark much the same way.

Was Brave the Dark a box office hit?

Budget$200,000
Box office$5 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $200,000 to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 22.6 times its budget.

What language is Brave the Dark in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Brave the Dark?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Brave the Dark in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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