Movie
Where to Watch Dark Star (1974) in the US
- 1974
- G
- 1h 23m
- 6.1IMDb
- 74%Rotten Tomatoes
- 66Metascore
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Dark Star is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, free, or to rent in the United States.
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Free with ads
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- Pluto TVSD83 minGAudioEnglishWith adsOpens in a new tab.
- Shout! Factory TVHD83 minGWith adsOpens in a new tab.
- The Roku ChannelHD83 minGAudioEnglishWith adsOpens in a new tab.
- Tubi TVSD83 minGAudioEnglishWith adsOpens in a new tab.
- Xumo PlayHD83 minGWith adsOpens in a new tab.
- YouTubeHD83 minGAudioEnglishWith adsOpens in a new tab.
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Rent
- Apple TV StoreSD83 minGAudioEnglish$3.99Opens in a new tab.
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- Watch the movie with a subscription on Bloodstream (HD), Cultpix, fuboTV (HD), and Prime Video (HD).
- Watch the movie free with ads on Free Movies Plus, Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV (HD), The Roku Channel (HD), Tubi TV, Xumo Play (HD), and YouTube (HD).
- Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD), hoopla, and Kanopy (HD).
- Watch the movie free on Bloodstream (HD).
- Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
What it's about
A low budget, sci-fi satire that focuses on a group of scientists whose mission is to destroy unstable planets. 20 years into their mission, they have battle their alien mascot, that resembles a beach ball, as well as a "sensitive" and intelligent bombing device that starts to question the meaning of its existence.
Cast and crew
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Writer
- John Carpenter, Dan O'Bannon
- Starring
- Dan O'Bannon, Dre Pahich, Brian Narelle
Details
- Release date
- Jan 17, 1975
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Awards
- 1 win & 2 nominations total
Where to Watch Dark Star (1974) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Dark Star in the United States?
- Dark Star is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, free, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Bloodstream (HD), Cultpix, fuboTV (HD), and Prime Video (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Free Movies Plus, Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV (HD), The Roku Channel (HD), Tubi TV, Xumo Play (HD), and YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD), hoopla, and Kanopy (HD). Watch the movie free on Bloodstream (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream Dark Star or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on Bloodstream (HD), Cultpix, fuboTV (HD), and Prime Video (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch Dark Star for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Free Movies Plus, Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV (HD), The Roku Channel (HD), Tubi TV, Xumo Play (HD), and YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD), hoopla, and Kanopy (HD). Watch the movie free on Bloodstream (HD).
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