


The Ghost and the Darkness at a glance
The Ghost and the Darkness is a 1996 adventure and thriller film, running 1h 49m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on YouTube Free, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1996-10-11
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Genres
- Adventure, Thriller, History
- Director
- Stephen Hopkins
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.9 / 10 · 1,223 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmSir Robert Beaumont is behind schedule on a railroad in Africa. Enlisting noted engineer John Henry Patterson to right the ship, Beaumont expects results. Everything seems great until the crew discovers the mutilated corpse of the project's foreman, seemingly killed by a lion. After several more attacks, Patterson calls in famed hunter Charles Remington, who has finally met his match in the bloodthirsty lions.
Cast
14 names
Michael DouglasCharles Remington
Val KilmerCol. John Henry Patterson
Tom WilkinsonSir Robert Beaumont
John KaniSamuel
Emily MortimerHelena Patterson
Bernard HillDr. David Hawthorne
Brian McCardieAngus Starling
Om PuriAbdullah
Jack DevnarainNervous Sikh OrderlyQuestions about The Ghost and the Darkness
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Ghost and the Darkness in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Ghost and the Darkness is listed on YouTube Free, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Ghost and the Darkness suitable for children?
The Ghost and the Darkness is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Ghost and the Darkness on PelisPlus UK?
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What is The Ghost and the Darkness about?
Sir Robert Beaumont is behind schedule on a railroad in Africa. Enlisting noted engineer John Henry Patterson to right the ship, Beaumont expects results. Everything seems great until the crew discovers the mutilated corpse of the project's foreman, seemingly killed by a lion. After several more attacks, Patterson…
How long is The Ghost and the Darkness?
The Ghost and the Darkness runs for 1h 49m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Ghost and the Darkness trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play The Ghost and the Darkness 1996 Trailer | Michael Douglas | Val Kilmer without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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