

The Dark Half
“There are very good reasons to be afraid of the dark.”
Following the public's realization that Thad Beaumont and George Stark are one and the same, the former stages a mock funeral, only for a series of gruesome murders to begin occurring as in his books.
Where to watch The Dark Half in United States
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Where is The Dark Half streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV | Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies |
| India | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | MGM Amazon Channel, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | MGM Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | MGM Plus Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | MGM Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin, MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | MGM+ Apple TV Channel, MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Dark Half
The Dark Half is a 1993 English-language mystery and horror film directed by George A. Romero. The cast is led by Timothy Hutton, Amy Madigan, Michael Rooker. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.
The Dark Half was produced by George A. Romero Productions and Orion Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 23, 1993, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $11 million worldwide.
- Director
- George A. Romero
- Writers
- George A. Romero
- Release date
- April 23, 1993
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $15 million
- Box office
- $11 million
- Production
- George A. Romero Productions, Orion Pictures
The Dark Half cast & crew
The Dark Half was directed by George A. Romero and written by George A. Romero.
The cast features Timothy Hutton as Thad Beaumont / George Stark, Amy Madigan as Liz Beaumont, Michael Rooker as Sheriff Alan Pangborn, Julie Harris as Reggie DeLesseps, Robert Joy as Fred Clawson, and Kent Broadhurst as Mike Donaldson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Young, cinematography is by Tony Pierce-Roberts, and it was produced by Declan Baldwin and George A. Romero.
Is The Dark Half worth watching?
The Dark Half holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 467 ratings, a more divisive mystery films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy mystery and horror, The Dark Half is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Dark Half
In United States, you can stream The Dark Half on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, and MGM Plus, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Dark Half

Timothy Hutton
Thad Beaumont / George Stark

Amy Madigan
Liz Beaumont

Michael Rooker
Sheriff Alan Pangborn

Julie Harris
Reggie DeLesseps

Robert Joy
Fred Clawson

Kent Broadhurst
Mike Donaldson

Beth Grant
Shayla Beaumont

Rutanya Alda
Miriam Cowley

Tom Mardirosian
Rick Cowley

Larry John Meyers
Dr. Pritchard
Patrick Brannan
Young Thad Beaumont

Royal Dano
Digger Holt
The Dark Half — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Dark Half in United States?
The Dark Half is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is The Dark Half on fuboTV?
Yes — The Dark Half is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is The Dark Half in?
The Dark Half is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Dark Half?
The Dark Half runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is The Dark Half rated?
The Dark Half is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 467 ratings.











