The Darkest Minds
2018, English. Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson.
The ones who changed will change everything.
After a disease kills 98% of America's children, the surviving 2% develop superpowers and are placed in internment camps. A 16-year-old girl escapes her camp and joins a group of other teens on the run from the government.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch The Darkest Minds
The Darkest Minds is streaming on Cinemax in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jennifer Yuh NelsonDirector
- Amandla StenbergRuby Daly
- Harris DickinsonLiam Stewart
- Patrick GibsonClancy Gray
- Skylan BrooksCharles 'Chubs' Meriwether
- Mandy MooreCate Connor
- MiyakoSuzume
- Mark O'BrienRob Meadows
- Gwendoline ChristieLady Jane
- Grace DeAmicisGrace Somerfield
- Faye FoleySam Dahl
- Wallace LanghamDr. Viceroy
- Golden BrooksMolly Daly
Details
- Released
- 25 July 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Chad Hodge
- Budget
- $34M
- Box office
- $41M
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What The Darkest Minds is based on
The Darkest Minds is based on The Darkest Minds, a 2012 novel by Alexandra Bracken.
Novel · 2012
The Darkest Minds
By Alexandra Bracken
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The Darkest Minds: quick answers
Is The Darkest Minds worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 2,993 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Darkest Minds?
The Darkest Minds runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The Darkest Minds have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Darkest Minds. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Darkest Minds parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Darkest Minds is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Darkest Minds on?
The Darkest Minds is streaming on Cinemax in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Darkest Minds?
If you liked The Darkest Minds, try The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2, Allegiant, Green Lantern: First Flight.
Who directed The Darkest Minds?
The Darkest Minds (2018) was directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson and stars Amandla Stenberg, Harris Dickinson, Patrick Gibson.
What is The Darkest Minds based on?
The Darkest Minds is based on The Darkest Minds, a 2012 novel by Alexandra Bracken.