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Blacklight (2022): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Blacklight is a 2022 action thriller starring Liam Neeson as Travis Block, Claire van der Boom and Gabriella Sengos. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $15.9 million worldwide on a $43 million budget. Critics gave it 12% on Rotten Tomatoes and 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.

IMDb rating
4.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
12%
worldwide gross
$15.9M
Echo Score
28
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Blacklight (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Genres
Action , Thriller
Original language
English
Budget
$43M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Blacklight About?

The premise of Blacklight without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

Liam Neeson stars in this intense thriller where covert operative Travis Block finds himself targeted. Uncovering a clandestine government program, he's forced to confront dangerous enemies and his own complicated history. Block must navigate a complex network of deceit and corruption while trying to protect those he cares about and expose the truth behind the operation. His skills and instincts are tested as he fights to survive and bring the conspiracy to light.

Blacklight Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • intimidation
  • blackmail
  • murder
  • karate
  • one man army
  • one against many
  • martial arts
  • financial greed
  • confederate flag
  • whistleblower
  • car chase
  • undercover agent
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  • tactical weapon
  • grenade launcher
  • the white house washington d.c.
  • hit and run
  • bud light
  • rideshare driver
  • the police wire
  • rap sheet
  • cointelpro
  • plausible deniability
  • hitman
  • fixer
  • journalist
  • secret operation
  • washington d.c.
  • female politician
  • run over by a car
  • political assassination
  • assassination
  • distraction
  • explosion
  • exploding trailer
  • fbi director
  • birthday party
  • parent grown child relationship
  • female journalist
  • resisting arrest
  • arrest
  • fbi agent
  • federal agent
  • fbi federal bureau of investigation
  • grandfather granddaughter relationship
  • handcuffed to a car
  • newspaper reporter
  • government whistleblower
  • garbage truck
  • dump truck
  • muscle car
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Cast & crew

Blacklight Cast & Characters

Liam Neeson leads the cast as Travis Block, with Claire van der Boom as Amanda Block and Gabriella Sengos as Natalie Block.

Also Starring in Blacklight

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Ratings

Blacklight Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Blacklight 12% on Rotten Tomatoes and 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10. Our Echo Score gives it 28/100, strongest in sensory experience (40) and weakest in story & flow (25).

28 /100

Blacklight Echo Score Breakdown

Blacklight delivers a largely unsatisfying experience, hampered by an underdeveloped narrative and uneven craftsmanship. Critics repeatedly note the film’s reliance on formulaic action and lack of thematic depth, while a few acknowledge occasional inventive set pieces. User feedback mirrors this view, citing repetitive plot beats and a sluggish pace despite sporadic moments of enjoyment. Consequently, the film falls short of offering a compelling or memorable cinematic outing.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 30

    The film’s artistic execution is markedly weak, with direction and editing described as muddled and uninspired. Critics point to a lack of purposeful storyboarding and an overall absence of visual flair, aside from isolated inventive set pieces. User comments also reflect disappointment in the film’s aesthetic consistency, reinforcing the perception of a poorly crafted production.

  • Character & Emotion 35

    Performances, particularly Liam Neeson’s, are deemed competent yet unremarkable, offering limited emotional resonance. Reviewers note Neeson’s dignified presence but criticize the lack of character depth and chemistry. While some viewers appreciate the familiar action archetype, the consensus underscores a deficit in compelling character development throughout the film.

  • Story & Flow 25

    Narrative cohesion is the film’s most significant weakness, with critics labeling the plot as boilerplate and disjointed. Repetitive story beats and predictable twists dominate user feedback, highlighting a poor pacing rhythm. Occasional inventive moments are insufficient to offset the overall sense of a thin, unsatisfying storyline.

  • Sensory Experience 40

    Sensory elements receive mixed remarks; the soundtrack and visual style are not prominently praised, yet isolated sequences such as novel booby traps receive modest acknowledgment. Critics note a lack of distinct auditory or visual identity, while some users find the action sequences adequately engaging, resulting in an average sensory impression.

  • Rewatch Factor 30

    Rewatch potential is limited, with most reviewers describing the film as forgettable after a single viewing. While a minority enjoy Neeson’s familiar action beats, the prevailing sentiment cites boredom and lack of narrative intrigue. Consequently, the film offers minimal incentive for repeated viewings.

Plot

Blacklight Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Blacklight from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

At a rally in Washington, D.C., political activist Sofia Flores advocates for women’s and racial equality. Tragically, that same evening, she is the target of a meticulously orchestrated hit-and-run outside her residence. Enter Travis Block, a seasoned Vietnam War veteran who operates as a fixer for FBI Director Gabriel Robinson. Tired and eager to retire to spend quality time with his daughter and granddaughter, Block expresses his desire to step down, but Robinson is hesitant to allow it.

Full summary

The whole story of Blacklight, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Blacklight Box Office & Budget

Blacklight grossed $15.9 million worldwide on a $43 million budget, 37% of what it cost. $9.6 million came from the US and Canada and $6.3 million (40%) from the rest of the world.

2022 box office

Worldwide gross

$15.9M

37% of its budget back

US & Canada
$9.6M
International
$6.3M
Budget
$43M
US & Canada 60% Rest of the world 40%
Videos

Blacklight Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 2 trailers, 1 teaser and 1 clip.

Official Trailer
  • Trailer Official UK Trailer
  • Teaser :30 My Weapon
  • Clip Blacklight (Starring Liam Neeson) | Travis Block Is The Secret Weapon | Extended Preview
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Blacklight?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Blacklight

59 cars on screen, including the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye and the 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV.

All 59 cars
  • 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye in Blacklight 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Main role
  • 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV in Blacklight 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Important role
  • 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe in Blacklight 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Important role
  • 2002 Iveco ACCO in Blacklight 2002 Iveco ACCO Important role
Details

Blacklight Also Known As

27 alternative titles, including “Ēnu spēle” and “โคตรระห่ำ ล้างบางนรก”.

Also known as
  • Ēnu spēle
  • โคตรระห่ำ ล้างบางนรก
  • Luz negra
  • 黑殺潛行
  • Blacklight - Im Schatten des FBI
  • Pod rouškou temnoty
  • Игра теней
  • Opération Blacklight
  • Гра тіней
  • El Mediador
  • U sjeni zavjere
  • סוכן הצללים
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  • 黑金营救
  • 黑光行動
  • 블랙라이트
  • Agente das Sombras
  • Ο Μεσάζοντας
  • الضوء الأسود
  • Sötét múlt
  • Операция в сянка
  • Phi Vụ Đen, შავი სინათლე
  • Šešėlių žaidimas
  • Demaskator
  • ブラックライト
  • Temné sprisahanie
  • صاعقه سیاه
  • V senci zarote

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FAQ

Blacklight FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Blacklight, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Blacklight?

Blacklight runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was Blacklight released?

Blacklight was released on February 11, 2022.

Who is in the cast of Blacklight?

Blacklight stars Liam Neeson as Travis Block, Claire van der Boom as Amanda Block and Gabriella Sengos as Natalie Block, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Blacklight make at the box office?

Blacklight grossed $15.9 million worldwide ($9.6 million domestic, $6.3 million international) on a budget of $43 million.

How is Blacklight rated?

Blacklight has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 12% on Rotten Tomatoes, 27 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.

Does Blacklight have a post-credit scene?

No. Blacklight has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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