Dark Age (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1987, Dark Age is an adventure and horror film directed by Arch Nicholson, running about 91 minutes. “Death is only one bite away.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the Australian outback, a park ranger and two local guides set out to track down a giant crocodile that has been killing and eating the local populace..
Who’s in it. Dark Age stars John Jarratt as Steve Harris, Nikki Coghill as Cathy Pope, Max Phipps as John Besser and Burnham Burnham as Oondabund, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Dark Age has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Age page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Age tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Age (1987)?
- In AU, Dark Age is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dark Age worth watching?
- Dark Age holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark Age?
- Dark Age stars John Jarratt, Nikki Coghill, Max Phipps, Burnham Burnham and David Gulpilil.
- When was Dark Age released?
- Dark Age was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.