The Darwin Awards (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2006, The Darwin Awards is a comedy, adventure and romance film directed by Finn Taylor, running about 94 minutes. “A comedy... to die for.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After botching the capture of a notorious serial killer, idiosyncratic detective Michael Burrows loses his job with the San Francisco Police. He becomes an investigator for an insurance company and joins forces with a cynical field agent to probe suspicious and unusual deaths.
Who’s in it. The Darwin Awards stars Joseph Fiennes as Michael Burrows, David Arquette as Harvey, Winona Ryder as Siri Taylor and Juliette Lewis as Joleen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Darwin Awards has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $309.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Darwin Awards page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Darwin Awards tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Darwin Awards (2006)?
- In GB, The Darwin Awards is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Darwin Awards worth watching?
- The Darwin Awards holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Darwin Awards?
- The Darwin Awards stars Joseph Fiennes, David Arquette, Winona Ryder, Juliette Lewis and Ty Burrell.
- When was The Darwin Awards released?
- The Darwin Awards was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.