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The Ghost and the Darkness

6.819961h 49mRMovieAdventureThrillerHistory

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…

DirectorStephen Hopkins
WriterWilliam Goldman
ProducersA. Kitman Ho·Paul B. Radin

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Stephen Hopkins

MDMichael Douglas
Michael Douglas
Charles Remington
VKVal Kilmer
Val Kilmer
Col. John Henry Patterson
TWTom Wilkinson
Tom Wilkinson
Sir Robert Beaumont
JKJohn Kani
John Kani
Samuel
EMEmily Mortimer
Emily Mortimer
Helena Patterson
BHBernard Hill
Bernard Hill
Dr. David Hawthorne
BMBrian McCardie
Brian McCardie
Angus Starling
OPOm Puri
Om Puri
Abdullah
JDJack Devnarain
Jack Devnarain
Nervous Sikh Orderly
HC
Henry Cele
Mahina
KE
Kurt Egelhof
Indian Victim
SA
Satchu Annamalai
Worker

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The Ghost and the Darkness — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Ghost and the Darkness?

The Ghost and the Darkness isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and CosmoGo. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Ghost and the Darkness on Netflix?

No, The Ghost and the Darkness is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Ghost and the Darkness on Amazon Prime Video?

The Ghost and the Darkness isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Ghost and the Darkness for free?

The Ghost and the Darkness isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Ghost and the Darkness based on a true story?

Yes — The Ghost and the Darkness is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).