The Ghost and the Darkness (movie 1996) - Where to Watch & Attention

Q: Where can I watch "The Ghost and the Darkness" online?

You can currently stream "The Ghost and the Darkness" on fuboTV, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential. To rent, check Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube. To buy, visit Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube.

Q: Which streaming service has "The Ghost and the Darkness"?

"The Ghost and the Darkness" is available on fuboTV, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential. You can also rent it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home.

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"The Ghost and the Darkness" is not currently available for free streaming. You'll need a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential or can rent/buy it digitally.

Q: Where can I rent or buy "The Ghost and the Darkness" digitally?

You can rent "The Ghost and the Darkness" on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube and buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube.

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

Yes, "The Ghost and the Darkness" is based on a true story.

Q: What sub-genres does "The Ghost and the Darkness" belong to?

The Movie has the following sub-genres: 1890s, africa, aggressive, animal attack, based on novel or book, based on true story, bold, bridge, british army, colonialism, hunter, lion, lion attack, london, england, mysticism, railroad construction, swahili.

Q: What is the rating of "The Ghost and the Darkness"?

The Movie is rated 6.8/10 on IMDb (71,300 votes), 68% on TMDB (1,102 votes), 51% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46/100 on Metacritic.

Q: Which country produced "The Ghost and the Darkness"?

The Movie was produced in DE, US.

Q: When was "The Ghost and the Darkness" released?

The Movie was released on October 11, 1996.

Q: What was the budget of "The Ghost and the Darkness"?

The movie had a budget of $50,000,000.

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Adventure History Thriller

17+•Oct 11, 1996•Germany, USA•1h 49m

Director: Stephen Hopkins

Budget: 50 000 000 $•Domestic: 38 619 405 $

Language English

W2TCH 58% Mixed

Won 1 Oscar. 1 win & 5 nominations total

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Col. John Henry Patterson

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Budget:	50 000 000 $
Domestic Box Office (USA):	38 619 405 $
Worldwide Box Office:	38 619 405 $
Profit:	−11 380 595 $
Country:	Germany, USA
Age rating:	17+
MPAA rating:	R
W2TCH Rating:	58% Mixed
Length:	1 h 49 min

Alternative title:	The Ghost and the Darkness
Release year:	1996
Language:	English
Awards:	🏆 Won 1 Oscar. 1 win & 5 nominations total
Director:	Stephen Hopkins
Type:	Movie