Orion and the Dark
2024, English. Directed by Sean Charmatz.
Hello Darkness, my new friend.
A boy with an active imagination faces his fears on an unforgettable journey through the night with his new friend: a giant, smiling creature named Dark.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- U/A 7+
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 702 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Orion and the Dark
Orion and the Dark is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Sean CharmatzDirector
- Jacob TremblayOrion (voice)
- Paul Walter HauserDark (voice)
- Angela BassettSweet Dreams (voice)
- Colin HanksAdult Orion (voice)
- Natasia DemetriouSleep (voice)
- Golda RosheuvelUnexplained Noises (voice)
- Nat FaxonInsomnia (voice)
- Aparna NancherlaQuiet (voice)
- Ike BarinholtzLight (voice)
- Carla GuginoOrion's Mom (voice)
- Matt DellapinaOrion's Dad (voice)
- Nick KishiyamaTycho (voice)
Details
- Released
- 1 February 2024
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charlie Kaufman
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News & fan talk
What Orion and the Dark is based on
Orion and the Dark is based on Orion and The Dark, a 2014 children's book by Emma Yarlett.
Children's book · 2014
Orion and The Dark
By Emma Yarlett
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Orion and the Dark: quick answers
Is Orion and the Dark worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 702 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Orion and the Dark?
Orion and the Dark runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Orion and the Dark have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Orion and the Dark. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Orion and the Dark parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Orion and the Dark is rated U/A 7+ in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Orion and the Dark on?
Orion and the Dark is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Orion and the Dark?
If you liked Orion and the Dark, try Spellbound, The Amazing Maurice, Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie.
Who directed Orion and the Dark?
Orion and the Dark (2024) was directed by Sean Charmatz and stars Jacob Tremblay, Paul Walter Hauser, Angela Bassett.
What is Orion and the Dark based on?
Orion and the Dark is based on Orion and The Dark, a 2014 children's book by Emma Yarlett.