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Dark Skies

6.519961h 29mMovieScience FictionMysteryDrama

In 1960s America, a young couple struggle to expose the truth about a hidden alien invasion, while a secret government organization follows its own agenda in dealing with the threat.

DirectorTobe Hooper
WritersBrent V. Friedman·Bryce Zabel
ProducersBruce M. Kerner·James D. Parriott

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Cast · Directed by Tobe Hooper

ECEric Close
Eric Close
John Loengard
MWMegan Ward
Megan Ward
Kimberly Sayers
JWJ.T. Walsh
J.T. Walsh
Capt. Frank Bach
RGRobin Gammell
Robin Gammell
Dr. Herzog
LGLee Garlington
Lee Garlington
Betty Hill
PGPaul Gleason
Paul Gleason
Nelson Rockefeller
FGFrancis Guinan
Francis Guinan
Mark Simonson
JJJohn M. Jackson
John M. Jackson
Charles Pratt
CLCharley Lang
Charley Lang
Dr. Halligan
COConor O'Farrell
Conor O'Farrell
Lt. Commander Phil Albano
GSG.D. Spradlin
G.D. Spradlin
Elliot P. Grantham / Patient Zero
SCScott Allan Campbell
Scott Allan Campbell
Popejoy

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Dark Skies — streaming FAQ

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Dark Skies hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 9, 1996. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.