Darby and the Dead
“Ghosted but not gone.”
After Darby Harper suffered a near-death experience as a child, she gained the ability to see ghosts. To combat the existential boredom of high school, she runs a side business counseling local spirits in her spare time. When an unexpected occurrence happens between Darby and Capri, the most popular girl at her high school, Darby reluctantly agrees to help her and in the process learns how to fit in with the living world again.
Where to watch Darby and the Dead in United States
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Where is Darby and the Dead streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About Darby and the Dead
Darby and the Dead is a 2022 English-language comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Silas Howard. The cast is led by Asher Angel, Riele Downs, Auliʻi Cravalho. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Darby and the Dead was produced by 20th Century Studios, Footprint Features, and Blue Ice Africa and made in United States of America and South Africa. It was released on December 2, 2022, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Silas Howard
- Writers
- Wenonah Wilms, Becca Greene
- Release date
- December 2, 2022
- OTT release
- December 2, 2022
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, South Africa
- Production
- 20th Century Studios, Footprint Features, Blue Ice Africa
Darby and the Dead cast & crew
Darby and the Dead was directed by Silas Howard and written by Wenonah Wilms and Becca Greene.
The cast features Asher Angel as James, Riele Downs as Darby Harper, Auliʻi Cravalho as Capri Donahue, Chosen Jacobs as Alex, Wayne Knight as Mel, and Derek Luke as Ben.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Roger Neill, cinematography is by Ante Cheng, and it was produced by Eddie Rubin and Adam Saunders.
Is Darby and the Dead worth watching?
Darby and the Dead holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 83 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, fantasy, and drama, Darby and the Dead is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Darby and the Dead
Darby and the Dead isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 2, 2022.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Darby and the Dead
Asher Angel
James
Riele Downs
Darby Harper
Auliʻi Cravalho
Capri Donahue
Chosen Jacobs
Alex
Wayne Knight
Mel
Derek Luke
Ben
Tony Danza
Gary
Nicole Maines
Piper
Kylie Liya Page
Taylor
Genneya Walton
Bree
Dean Goldblum
Todd
Kim Syster
Darby's Mom
Darby and the Dead — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Darby and the Dead in United States?
Darby and the Dead is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Darby and the Dead in?
Darby and the Dead is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Darby and the Dead?
Darby and the Dead runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Darby and the Dead rated?
Darby and the Dead is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 83 ratings.
▸When did Darby and the Dead release on OTT?
Darby and the Dead became available digitally on December 2, 2022.
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