Where can I watch The Black (2004)?

In US, The Black is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is The Black worth watching?

The Black holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in The Black?

The Black stars Mammootty, Sriya Reddy, Janardhanan, Rahman and Sona Nair.

When was The Black released?

The Black was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.

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The Black (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 6.4

Released in 2004, The Black is a thriller film directed by Ranjith, running about 129 minutes. “The Man From Darkness” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Black movie deals with the underworld operations in Kochi City. Karikkamuri Shanmugham (Mammootty) who is a hit man and a contract killer. David Carlos Padaveedan (Lal) who is a lawyer who masterminds and controls the operations of the underworld in Kochi..David and Shanmugham are friends and Shanmugham does whatever David asks him to do. As a child Shanmugham was picked up from the slums by the local secretary of the Marxist Party (Janardhanan) and put in an orphanage. He grew up without any love and affection and turned out to be a real goonda. He becomes a ruthless and cold blooded killer. As the story goes, Shanmugham was entrusted with the custody of a girl by the party secretary. It turns out to be that the girl is his own daughter.

Who’s in it. The Black stars Mammootty as Karikkamuri Shanmugham, Sriya Reddy as Anandam, Janardhanan as Aasan and Rahman as Ashok, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Black has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Black tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Black (2004)?: In US, The Black is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Black worth watching?: The Black holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Black?: The Black stars Mammootty, Sriya Reddy, Janardhanan, Rahman and Sona Nair.
When was The Black released?: The Black was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.