Darkman (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Darkman is a 1990 action thriller directed by Sam Raimi, starring Liam Neeson and Frances McDormand. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $48.9 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Director at the Saturn Awards 1991. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10. Stream it on Peacock and Philo, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Sam Raimi
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Darkman About?
The premise of Darkman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A brilliant scientist is horribly disfigured and left for dead by a gang of criminals. Driven by a need for revenge, he develops synthetic skin to disguise his injuries and transforms into Darkman, a vengeful vigilante. He uses his newfound abilities to wage war against the criminal underworld, seeking retribution for the violence he suffered and protecting the innocent along the way. His quest for justice blurs the line between hero and monster.
Darkman Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- scientist
- mask
- helicopter
- revenge
- cult film
- lawyer
- scar
- disfigured face
- back from the dead
- cat
- close up of eye
- biopunk
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- superhero horror
- superhero action
- superhero sci fi
- dark comedy
- bound and gagged
- held at gunpoint
- tall man
- shootout
- prosthetic leg
- cigar cutter
- disfigurement
- cigar smoking
- superhero
- fake shemp character
- first part
- superhero crying
- non comic book superhero
- over the mouth gag
- character name as title
- dark
- gender in title
- body lands on a car
- woman bound and gagged
- handcuffs
- origin story
- part of trilogy
- maximalism
- body horror
- monster horror
- name tag
- white coat
- dental mask
- stethoscope
- latex gloves
- surgical mask
- medical mask
- camera
- suit and tie
Where to Watch Darkman
Stream it on Peacock and Philo, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Darkman Cast
Liam Neeson leads the cast, with Frances McDormand. Directed by Sam Raimi.
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Director Sam Raimi
Darkman Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Darkman 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 83% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 60%
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 64% User score
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Darkman Plot Summary
What happens in Darkman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In an undisclosed city, a notorious gangster named Eddie Black is poised for a confrontation with his rival, Robert Durant, who has been steadily infringing on Black’s territory. Surrounded by his loyal henchmen, Black waits to settle the score. Upon Durant’s arrival, he and his crew are subjected to a thorough weapon search before being granted entry into a dimly lit warehouse. Black lays down his ultimatum, demanding that Durant vacate his claimed ground. In a shocking turn of events, Durant signals to his accomplice Smiley, who opens fire on Black’s men using an Uzi concealed within a prosthetic leg. The ambush results in carnage, with Black’s crew swiftly eliminated while Black himself is left vulnerable.
Full summary
The whole story of Darkman, scene by scene
Darkman Box Office
Darkman grossed $48.9 million worldwide. $33.9 million came from the US and Canada and $15 million (31%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$48.9M
- US & Canada
- $33.9M
- International
- $15M
Darkman Awards & Nominations
Darkman earned 2 award nominations, including Best Director at the Saturn Awards 1991.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 1991 2 nominations- Nominated Best Director
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor
Darkman Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Darkman Trailer 1990 - 35mm - HD
How Well Do You Know Darkman?
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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Who is the main antagonist that seeks to conquer Eddie Black's turf?
Cars in Darkman
34 cars on screen, including the 1985 Lincoln Town Car and the 1983 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine.
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1985 Lincoln Town Car Important role -
1983 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine Minor role -
1985 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Minor role -
1974 Checker Taxicab Minor role
Darkman Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “El hombre sin rostro” and “Darkman – Der Mann mit der Gesichtsmaske”.
- Also known as
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- El hombre sin rostro
- Darkman – Der Mann mit der Gesichtsmaske
- DAKUMAN
- Людина темряви
- 隐形黑侠
- 變形黑俠
- Temný muž
- Darkman - Vingança Sem Rosto
- Человек тьмы
- Karanlık Adam
- 变形黑侠
- ダークマン
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- Vingança Sem Rosto
- דארקמן
- Ντάρκμαν
- Omul întunericului
- Darkman: Vingança Sem Rosto
- Даркман
- 다크맨
- Людина пітьми
- Człowiek Ciemności
- Darkmenas: Tamsos žmogus
- مرد تاریکی 1
- 魔俠震天雷
- ดาร์คแมน หลุดจากคน
- El Rostro de la Venganza
- Người Hùng Bóng Ma
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Movies Like Darkman
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Darkman III: Die Darkman Die, Darkman II: The Return of Durant and Dark Avenger.
Darkman FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Darkman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Darkman?
Darkman runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Darkman released?
Darkman was released on August 24, 1990.
Who directed Darkman?
Darkman was directed by Sam Raimi.
More films by Sam Raimi Who is in the cast of Darkman?
Darkman stars Liam Neeson and Frances McDormand.
Where can I watch Darkman?
In the US, Darkman is streaming on Peacock and Philo and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Darkman make at the box office?
Darkman grossed $48.9 million worldwide ($33.9 million domestic, $15 million international).
How is Darkman rated?
Darkman has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Was Darkman nominated for any awards?
Darkman received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
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