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Near Dark (1987) runs 1 h 34 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.8 from 936 TMDB members. A farm boy reluctantly becomes a member of the undead when a girl he meets turns out to be part of a band of vampires who roam the highways in stolen cars.

Runtime
1 h 34 min — ends 9:34 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Horror
Released
October 2, 1987
TMDB rating
6.8 / 10 from 936 votes
Director
Kathryn Bigelow
Starring
Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Horror hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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How long is Near Dark?
Near Dark is 1 h 34 min long (94 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:34 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Near Dark rated?
Near Dark is rated R in the US.
Is Near Dark a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Horror hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Near Dark?
As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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