The Dark Mist (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1996, The Dark Mist is an action, fantasy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Ryan Carroll, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. With the future of the world hanging in the balance, one fearless hero's quest to solve "The Riddle of the Chosen". As the Lord Protector makes his way through a land of magic and mystery, his allies grow stronger and his enemies more fierce. Will the Lord Protector make it to the center of evil and banish the dark forces that plot destruction, or will the power of evil overwhelm this mortal man and envelope the entire planet in a shroud of darkness and despair?
Who’s in it. The Dark Mist stars Olivia Hussey as The Voice of the Ancients, Patrick Cassidy as Rennick, Ron Hale as Pentakis and Jay Underwood as Priamus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Dark Mist has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dark Mist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dark Mist 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 The Dark Mist (1996)?
- In US, The Dark Mist is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dark Mist worth watching?
- The Dark Mist holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dark Mist?
- The Dark Mist stars Olivia Hussey, Patrick Cassidy, Ron Hale, Jay Underwood and Teri Austin.
- When was The Dark Mist released?
- The Dark Mist was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.