The Darkest Minds (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2018, The Darkest Minds is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson, running about 105 minutes. “The ones who changed will change everything” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a disease kills 98% of America's children, the surviving 2% develop superpowers and are placed in internment camps. A 16-year-old girl escapes her camp and joins a group of other teens on the run from the government.
Who’s in it. The Darkest Minds stars Amandla Stenberg as Ruby Daly, Harris Dickinson as Liam Stewart, Patrick Gibson as Clancy Gray and Skylan Brooks as Charles 'Chubs' Meriwether, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Darkest Minds has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $41.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Darkest Minds page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Darkest Minds 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 Darkest Minds (2018)?
- In US, The Darkest Minds is available to stream on fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Darkest Minds worth watching?
- The Darkest Minds holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Darkest Minds?
- The Darkest Minds stars Amandla Stenberg, Harris Dickinson, Patrick Gibson, Skylan Brooks and Mandy Moore.
- When was The Darkest Minds released?
- The Darkest Minds was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.