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Dark Star

6.019741h 23mGMovieComedyScience Fiction

A group of scientists are sent on a mission to destroy unstable planets. Twenty years into their mission, they have to battle their alien mascot as well as a "sensitive" and intelligent bombing device that starts to question the meaning of its existence.

DirectorJohn Carpenter
WritersJohn Carpenter·Dan O'Bannon
ProducersJohn Carpenter·Jack H. Harris

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Cast · Directed by John Carpenter

BNBrian Narelle
Brian Narelle
Lt. Doolittle
CKCal Kuniholm
Cal Kuniholm
Boiler
DODan O'Bannon
Dan O'Bannon
Sgt. Pinback alias Bill Fruge
DP
Dre Pahich
Talby
AB
Adam Beckenbaugh
Bomb #20 (voice)
NCNick Castle
Nick Castle
Alien
JS
Joe Saunders
Commander Powell (voice)
CK
Cookie Knapp
Muttercomputer (voice)
AS
Alan Sheretz
Bomb #19 (voice)
JCJohn Carpenter
John Carpenter
Talby Voice
MWMiles Watkins
Miles Watkins
Watkins - Mission Control

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Dark Star — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dark Star?

Dark Star is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Cultpix in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Dark Star on Netflix?

No, Dark Star is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

Is Dark Star on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Dark Star is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Dark Star for free?

Dark Star is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.