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The Darwin Awards

5.520071h 34m15MovieAdventureComedyRomance

After botching the capture of a notorious serial killer, idiosyncratic detective Michael Burrows loses his job with the San Francisco Police. He becomes an investigator for an insurance company and joins forces with a cynical field agent to probe suspicious and unusual deaths.

DirectorFinn Taylor
WriterFinn Taylor
ProducersCharles Hsiao·Jason Blum

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Cast · Directed by Finn Taylor

JFJoseph Fiennes
Joseph Fiennes
Michael Burrows
WRWinona Ryder
Winona Ryder
Siri Taylor
DADavid Arquette
David Arquette
Harvey
JLJuliette Lewis
Juliette Lewis
Joleen
TBTy Burrell
Ty Burrell
Emile
JCJosh Charles
Josh Charles
Paramedic
KDKevin Dunn
Kevin Dunn
Insurance Exec
NDNora Dunn
Nora Dunn
Mrs. Pearlman
JFJudah Friedlander
Judah Friedlander
Simon
LHLukas Haas
Lukas Haas
Farley
THTom Hollander
Tom Hollander
Henry
BHBrad Hunt
Brad Hunt
Stan

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The Darwin Awards — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Darwin Awards?

The Darwin Awards is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film and Plex in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Darwin Awards on Netflix?

No, The Darwin Awards is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Icon Film.

Is The Darwin Awards on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Darwin Awards is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Darwin Awards for free?

The Darwin Awards is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex and Pluto TV in United Kingdom.