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Dark Places (2015)

“In 1985, her entire family was murdered. 30 years later, the truth emerges.”

5.9/10 · 1,398 votes 1h 53m r ThrillerDramaCrimeMystery

#228 of 292 films from 2015 #2008 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner · Written by Gillian Flynn, Gilles Paquet-Brenner

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Overview

A woman who survived the brutal killing of her family as a child is forced to confront the events of that day.

Cast

Charlize Theronas Libby Day
Nicholas Houltas Lyle Wirth
Chloë Grace Moretzas Young Diondra Wertzner
Christina Hendricksas Patty Day
Tye Sheridanas Young Ben Day
Corey Stollas Ben Day
Andrea Rothas Diondra Wertzner
Sterling Jerinsas Young Libby Day
Shannon Kookas Young Trey Teepano
Drea de Matteoas Krissi Cates
Sean Bridgersas Runner Day
J. LaRoseas Trey Teepano
Jennifer Pierce Mathusas Diane
Denise Williamsonas Crystal

Facts

Release dateApril 8, 2015
Runtime113 min (1h 53m) — about the same as the 2015 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$5,090,852 (0.3× budget)
IMDbtt2402101

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Questions

How long is Dark Places?
Dark Places runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Is Dark Places worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.9/10 across 1,398 votes, which places it #228 of 292 films released in 2015 in this index (top 22%) and #2008 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Dark Places?
Dark Places was directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Sarah's Key (2010), Crooked House (2017).
Who stars in Dark Places?
Charlize Theron as Libby Day; Nicholas Hoult as Lyle Wirth; Chloë Grace Moretz as Young Diondra Wertzner; Christina Hendricks as Patty Day; Tye Sheridan as Young Ben Day; Corey Stoll as Ben Day.
What is Dark Places rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Dark Places?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9658.

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