The Ghost and the Darkness
1996, English. Directed by Stephen Hopkins.
Prey For The Hunters
Sir Robert Beaumont is behind schedule on a railroad in Africa. Enlisting noted engineer John Henry Patterson to right the ship, Beaumont expects results. Everything seems great until the crew discovers the mutilated corpse of the project's foreman, seemingly killed by a lion. After several more attacks, Patterson calls in famed hunter Charles Remington, who has finally met his match in the bloodthirsty lions.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 1,223 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Stephen HopkinsDirector
- Michael DouglasCharles Remington
- Val KilmerCol. John Henry Patterson
- Tom WilkinsonSir Robert Beaumont
- John KaniSamuel
- Emily MortimerHelena Patterson
- Bernard HillDr. David Hawthorne
- Brian McCardieAngus Starling
- Om PuriAbdullah
- Jack DevnarainNervous Sikh Orderly
- Henry CeleMahina
- Kurt EgelhofIndian Victim
- Satchu AnnamalaiWorker
Details
- Released
- 11 October 1996
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Written by
- William Goldman
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $39M
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What The Ghost and the Darkness is based on
The Ghost and the Darkness is adapted from a novel.
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The Ghost and the Darkness: quick answers
Is The Ghost and the Darkness worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 1,223 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Ghost and the Darkness?
The Ghost and the Darkness runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does The Ghost and the Darkness have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Ghost and the Darkness. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Ghost and the Darkness parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Ghost and the Darkness is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Ghost and the Darkness on?
The Ghost and the Darkness isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ghost and the Darkness?
If you liked The Ghost and the Darkness, try Shout at the Devil, The Naked Prey, Prey.
Who directed The Ghost and the Darkness?
The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) was directed by Stephen Hopkins and stars Michael Douglas, Val Kilmer, Tom Wilkinson.
What is The Ghost and the Darkness based on?
The Ghost and the Darkness is adapted from a novel.