Near Dark
1987, English. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
...pray for daylight.
A farm boy reluctantly becomes a member of the undead when a girl he meets turns out to be part of a band of vampires who roam the highways in stolen cars.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 936 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Near Dark
Near Dark isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 October 1987.
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Cast & crew
- Kathryn BigelowDirector
- Adrian PasdarCaleb Colton
- Jenny WrightMae
- Lance HenriksenJesse Hooker
- Bill PaxtonSeveren
- Jenette GoldsteinDiamondback
- Tim ThomersonLoy Colton
- Joshua John MillerHomer
- Marcie LeedsSarah Colton
- Kenny CallDeputy Sheriff
- Edward CorbettTicket Seller
- Troy EvansPlainclothes Officer
- Bill CrossSheriff Eakers
Details
- Released
- 2 October 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Eric Red, Kathryn Bigelow
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $3.4M
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Near Dark: quick answers
Is Near Dark worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 936 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Near Dark?
Near Dark runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Near Dark have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Near Dark. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Near Dark parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Near Dark is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Near Dark on?
Near Dark isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 October 1987. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Near Dark?
If you liked Near Dark, try The Cabin in the Woods, Night of the Living Dead, The Stakelander.
Who directed Near Dark?
Near Dark (1987) was directed by Kathryn Bigelow and stars Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henriksen.