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The Darkest Minds (2018)

โ€œThe ones who changed will change everything.โ€

7.0/10 ยท 2,972 votes 1h 45m pg-13 ActionAdventureDrama

#102 of 328 films from 2018 #661 of 2168 in action

Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson ยท Written by Chad Hodge, Alexandra Bracken

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Overview

After a disease kills 98% of America's children, the surviving 2% develop superpowers and are placed in internment camps. A 16-year-old girl escapes her camp and joins a group of other teens on the run from the government.

Cast

Amandla Stenbergas Ruby Daly
Harris Dickinsonas Liam Stewart
Patrick Gibsonas Clancy Gray
Skylan Brooksas Charles 'Chubs' Meriwether
Mandy Mooreas Cate Connor
Miyakoas Suzume
Gwendoline Christieas Lady Jane
Grace DeAmicisas Grace Somerfield
Faye Foleyas Sam Dahl
Mark O'Brienas Rob Meadows
Wallace Langhamas Dr. Viceroy
Golden Brooksas Molly Daly
Sammi Rotibias Paul Daly
McCarrie McCauslandas Mike

Facts

Release dateJuly 25, 2018
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) โ€” about the same as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$34,000,000
Box office$41,142,379 (1.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt4073790

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Questions

How long is The Darkest Minds?
The Darkest Minds runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is The Darkest Minds worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 2,972 votes, which places it #102 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 69%) and #661 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Darkest Minds?
The Darkest Minds was directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011), Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016).
Who stars in The Darkest Minds?
Amandla Stenberg as Ruby Daly; Harris Dickinson as Liam Stewart; Patrick Gibson as Clancy Gray; Skylan Brooks as Charles 'Chubs' Meriwether; Mandy Moore as Cate Connor; Miyako as Suzume.
What is The Darkest Minds rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Darkest Minds?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/48698.

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