Dark Skies
1996, English. Directed by Tobe Hooper.
History as we know it is a lie.
In 1960s America, a young couple struggle to expose the truth about a hidden alien invasion, while a secret government organization follows its own agenda in dealing with the threat.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Tobe HooperDirector
- Eric CloseJohn Loengard
- Megan WardKimberly Sayers
- J.T. WalshCapt. Frank Bach
- Robin GammellDr. Herzog
- Lee GarlingtonBetty Hill
- Paul GleasonNelson Rockefeller
- Francis GuinanMark Simonson
- John M. JacksonCharles Pratt
- Charley LangDr. Halligan
- Conor O'FarrellLt. Commander Phil Albano
- G.D. SpradlinElliot P. Grantham / Patient Zero
- Scott Allan CampbellPopejoy
Details
- Released
- 21 September 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Brent V. Friedman, Bryce Zabel
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Dark Skies runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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Which OTT platform is Dark Skies on?
Dark Skies isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 September 1996. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dark Skies?
If you liked Dark Skies, try Doctor Who: Deep Breath, Doctor Who: The Snowmen, Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods.
Who directed Dark Skies?
Dark Skies (1996) was directed by Tobe Hooper and stars Eric Close, Megan Ward, J.T. Walsh.