Dark City

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100
Total warning time: 3m 46s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (22s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:45:23 - 00:45:30] Brief scene with a woman in revealing clothing.
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:00] Implied sexual situation with suggestive dialogue.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸข 10/100 (3s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 10/100 [00:30:12 - 00:30:15] Character smokes a cigarette.
Violence: ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 (3m 15s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [00:15:30 - 00:16:00] Intense fight scene with physical violence.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [00:50:45 - 00:51:30] Graphic depiction of a character being stabbed.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 85/100 [01:20:00 - 01:22:00] Extended violent confrontation with multiple characters.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 40/100 (6s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:25:10 - 00:25:12] Use of the word 'hell'.
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [01:05:30 - 01:05:32] Use of the word 'damn'.
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [01:35:45 - 01:35:47] Use of the word 'bastard'.
Dark City
Year: 1998
Certificate: A
Runtime: 100 min
Genre: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
IMDB: 7.6
Meta Score: 66
Votes: 187927
Gross: 14,378,331
Director: Alex Proyas
Stars: Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, William Hurt
Overview: A man struggles with memories of his past, which include a wife he cannot remember and a nightmarish world no one else ever seems to wake up from.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the premise of Dark City (1998)?
A: Dark City is a neo-noir science fiction film that follows John Murdoch (Rufus Sewell), who wakes up in a strange hotel with no memory and is accused of murder. He soon discovers that the city he's in is controlled by a group of mysterious beings known as the Strangers, who manipulate reality and memories.
Q: Who are the main actors in Dark City (1998)?
A: The movie stars Rufus Sewell as John Murdoch, Kiefer Sutherland as Dr. Daniel Schreber, Jennifer Connelly as Emma Murdoch/Anna, and William Hurt as Inspector Frank Bumstead.
Q: What are the Strangers in Dark City?
A: The Strangers are a group of extraterrestrial beings with psychic abilities who control the city and its inhabitants. They conduct experiments on humans by altering their memories and the city's environment to understand the nature of the human soul.
Q: Is Dark City (1998) a cult classic?
A: Yes, Dark City has gained a cult following over the years due to its unique blend of film noir, science fiction, and psychological thriller elements, as well as its thought-provoking themes about identity and reality.
Q: Who directed Dark City (1998)?
A: Dark City was directed by Alex Proyas, who is also known for directing other notable films like The Crow (1994) and I, Robot (2004).