The Dark Room (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1999, The Dark Room is a thriller, drama, mystery and tv movie film directed by Graham Theakston, running about 148 minutes.
What it’s about. In hospital, photographer Jinx Kingsley wakes from a coma after a car crash - a failed suicide attempt, prompted by her fiance Leo jilting her to elope with Jinx's lifelong best friend, Meg. The discovery of Leo and Meg's bodies - brutally murdered in the same manner as Jinx's first husband - makes Jinx the prime suspect. Then, with the help of eminent neuroscientist Dr.Alan Protheroe, some memories begin to surface. Memories of desperation and paralysing terror.
Who’s in it. The Dark Room stars Dervla Kirwan as Jane 'Jinx' Kingsley, James Wilby as Dr Alan Protheroe, Joseph Bennett as Simon Harris and Joanna David as Caroline Harris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Dark Room has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dark Room page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dark Room tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dark Room (1999)?
- In US, The Dark Room is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dark Room worth watching?
- The Dark Room holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dark Room?
- The Dark Room stars Dervla Kirwan, James Wilby, Joseph Bennett, Joanna David and Paul Freeman.
- When was The Dark Room released?
- The Dark Room was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 148 minutes.