Racing Daylight (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 2007, Racing Daylight is a drama and romance film directed by Nicole Quinn.
What it’s about. RACING DAYLIGHT is a spooky murder mystery as well as a supernatural love story that transcends time. The film captures the journey of Sadie Stokes (Melissa Leo), a librarian, who comes back to her Cedersville family farm to take care of her catatonic grandmother (played by Leclanche Durand). They are the sole torchbearers of Cedersville. Sadie's happy existence is threatened when a mysterious image appears suddenly in her mirror, calling out the name "Anna" before vanishing. Haunted by the apparition, Sadie slowly begins to assume the characteristics of Anna Stokes, her ancestor, while discovering that the only person who can satisfy both herself and the spirit is her crush Henry (David Strathairn), the local handyman and an ardent Civil War fanatic. However, the plot thickens when Sadie eventually discovers that Henry is a reincarnation of Harry, a soldier and Anna’s love interest. Will Henry be able to settle the past Watch the film to find out.
Who’s in it. Racing Daylight stars Melissa Leo as Sadie / Anna, Jason Downs as Edmund / Billy Palmer, David Strathairn as Henry / Harry and Le Clanché du Rand as Grandma / Oneida (as Leclanche Durand).
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Racing Daylight has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Racing Daylight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Racing Daylight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Racing Daylight (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Racing Daylight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Racing Daylight worth watching?
- Racing Daylight holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Racing Daylight?
- Racing Daylight stars Melissa Leo, Jason Downs, David Strathairn and Le Clanché du Rand.
- When was Racing Daylight released?
- Racing Daylight was released in 2007.