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Darkman

1990·Movie
1h 35min·R
IMDb6.4Metacritic657.1Rotten Tomatoes80%60%

Where to watch

fuboTVPeacockPhiloPeacock Premium+

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Your score

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High energy, striking style.

Energy

Thrilling and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Violence8
  • Tension7

Heart

Cathartic and melancholic

  • Catharsis8
  • Melancholy7
  • Romance6

Humor

Some slapstick and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

The mind and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

They destroyed everything he had, everything he was. Now, crime has a new enemy and justice has a new face.

Dr. Peyton Westlake is on the verge of realizing a major breakthrough in synthetic skin when his laboratory is destroyed by gangsters. Having been burned beyond recognition and forever altered by an experimental medical procedure, Westlake becomes known as Darkman, assuming alternate identities in his quest for revenge and a new life with a former love.
Superhero VigilanteRevenge ThrillerGothic Horror ElementsDisfigured Anti-HeroVisually StylizedDark and GrittyMelodramatic ToneTechnological Body HorrorComic Book Adaptation

Crew

Directed by:
Sam Raimi, Francis R. Mahony III, Corinne Saaranen-Welch
Written by:
Sam Raimi, Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi
Produced by:
Robert Tapert, Nancy Nayor, Patricia Whitcher
Composed by:
Danny Elfman, Steve Bartek, Steve Mann

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Darkman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Darkman legally?

fuboTVPeacockPhiloPeacock Premium+

Darkman is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, Philo, and Peacock Premium+ 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 Darkman worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Darkman rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Darkman?

1 h 35 min

Darkman runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Darkman?

Critics73
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Darkman higher (73) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Darkman a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$49 million

Yes. It cost about $14 million to make and earned $49 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What language is Darkman in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Darkman?

73ADAEALARATAUBABEBGBOBRBYBZCA+59

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Darkman in 73 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Darkman use?

I LiedArtifact TitleVillainous CrushRoadside WaveCar CushionLecture as ExpositionSuicidal OverconfidenceFace Framed in ShadowCharles Atlas SuperpowerSpot the ImposterMirror CharacterEvil Laughand 110 more

TV Tropes lists 122 storytelling tropes for Darkman, including I Lied, Artifact Title, Villainous Crush.