Brave the Dark
2025, English. Directed by Damian Harris.
When Mr. Deen discovers one of his students has been living out of his car and thrown into jail, he decides to bail him out. Determined to curb Nate’s self-destructive behavior, Deen quickly discovers a host of dark secrets slowly tearing Nate apart. What began as a good deed becomes a desperate fight to save Nate from his own demons. As Nate spirals deeper into despair, Deen must decide how far he’s willing to go to save a kid on the brink of losing everything—even himself.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Brave the Dark
Brave the Dark is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Damian HarrisDirector
- Jared HarrisStan Deen
- Nicholas HamiltonNathan Williams
- Jamie HarrisBarney
- Sasha BhasinTina Baxter
- Will PriceJohnny Alecco
- Kimberly S. FairbanksDeborah May
- Tobias SegalNate's Father
- Martin JarvisHenry V (voice)
- Brandon MilesBarnaby
- Johnathan DavisOfficer Smits
- Daisy GalvisJudge
- Scottie DiGiacomoMother
Details
- Released
- 23 January 2025
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dale G. Bradley, Lynn Robertson Hay, Nathaniel Deen
- Budget
- $200K
- Box office
- $4.5M
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What Brave the Dark is based on
Brave the Dark is based on a true story.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Brave the Dark: quick answers
Is Brave the Dark worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Brave the Dark?
Brave the Dark runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Brave the Dark have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Brave the Dark. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Brave the Dark parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Brave the Dark is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Brave the Dark on?
Brave the Dark is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount+ in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Brave the Dark?
If you liked Brave the Dark, try Mammal, Stuart: A Life Backwards, Lean On Me.
Who directed Brave the Dark?
Brave the Dark (2025) was directed by Damian Harris and stars Jared Harris, Nicholas Hamilton, Jamie Harris.
What is Brave the Dark based on?
Brave the Dark is based on a true story.