Daybreak (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1993, Daybreak is an action, drama, romance and science fiction film directed by Stephen Tolkin, running about 91 minutes. “The terror of the time has darkened their world. Now they'll have to fight for a new dawn.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a substantial portion of the nation's populace falls victim to a deadly plague, the tyrannical government quarantines them in camps, offering no alternative except death. But a gutsy rebel named Torch sets out to help the afflicted by leading an underground effort to spirit the victims to humane sanctuary.
Who’s in it. Daybreak stars Moira Kelly as Blue, Cuba Gooding Jr. as Torch, Martha Plimpton as Laurie and Omar Epps as Hunter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Daybreak has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daybreak page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daybreak tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daybreak (1993)?
- In US, Daybreak is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Daybreak worth watching?
- Daybreak holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Daybreak?
- Daybreak stars Moira Kelly, Cuba Gooding Jr., Martha Plimpton, Omar Epps and Alice Drummond.
- When was Daybreak released?
- Daybreak was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.