Dark City 1998

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
31%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
17%
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A man struggles with memories of his past, including a wife he cannot remember, in a nightmarish world with no sun and run by beings with telekinetic powers who seek the souls of humans.

Rufus Sewell

as John Murdoch

William Hurt

as Inspector Frank Bumstead

Kiefer Sutherland

as Dr. Daniel P. Schreber

Jennifer Connelly

as Emma Murdoch

Richard O'Brien

as Mr. Hand

Ian Richardson

as Mr. Book

Bruce Spence

as Mr. Wall

Colin Friels

as Det. Eddie Walenski

John Bluthal

as Karl Harris

Mitchell Butel

as Officer Husselbeck

Director:

Alex Proyas

Writer:

Alex Proyas, Lem Dobbs, David S. Goyer

Genres:

Mystery,Science Fiction

Release Date:

1998 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

101 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Dark City

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Rufus Sewell

as John Murdoch

William Hurt

as Inspector Frank Bumstead

Kiefer Sutherland

as Dr. Daniel P. Schreber

Jennifer Connelly

as Emma Murdoch

Richard O'Brien

as Mr. Hand

Ian Richardson

as Mr. Book

Bruce Spence

as Mr. Wall

Colin Friels

as Det. Eddie Walenski

John Bluthal

as Karl Harris

Mitchell Butel

as Officer Husselbeck

Frank Gallacher

as Chief Inspector Stromboli

Ritchie Singer

as Hotel Manager / Vendor

Justin Monjo

as Taxi Driver

Nicholas Bell

as Mr. Rain

Satya Gumbert

as Mr. Sleep

Noah Gumbert

as Mr. Sleep Filming Double

Frederick Miragliotta

as Mr. Quick

Jeanette Cronin

as Stranger

David Wenham

as Schreber's Assistant

Peter Sommerfeld

as Stranger

Timothy Jones

as Stranger

Paul Livingston

as Assistant Stranger

Michael Lake

as Assistant Stranger

Alan Cinis

as Automat Cop

Bill Highfield

as Automat Cop

Terry Bader

as Mr. Goodwin

Rosemary Traynor

as Mrs. Goodwin

Edward Grant

as Hotel Manager

Maureen O'Shaughnessy

as Kate Walenski

Deobia Oparei

as Train Passenger

Marques Johnson

as Station Master

Doug Scroope

as Desk Sergeant

Cinzia Coassin

as Waitress

Anthony Kierann

as Murdoch's Dad

Laura Keneally

as Murdoch's Mum

Natalie Bollard

as Naked Woman

Eliot Paton

as Matthew Goodwin

Naomi van der Velden

as Jane Goodwin

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