Movie

Dark Matter

★ 5.6(69)20081h 30m

Dark Matter is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch Dark Matter

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Chen Shi-Zheng
Release date: 2008-04-24
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: Mandarin
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Saltmill

About Dark Matter

Dark Matter is a 2008 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Chen Shi-Zheng, starring Liu Ye, Aidan Quinn and Meryl Streep. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 69 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Dark Matter in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Liu Xing a brilliant Chinese student, arrives at University and makes the transition into American life with the help of Joanna Silver. Xing joins a cosmology group working to create a model of the origins of the universe. He is obsessed with the study of dark matter and a theory that conflicts with the group's model. When he begins to make breakthroughs of his own, he encounters obstructions.

Cast

Liu Ye

Liu Xing

Aidan Quinn

Jacob Reiser

Meryl Streep

Joanna Silver

Chi Peng

Mama

Blair Brown

Hildy

Jodi Russell

Claire Reiser

Erick Avari

Professor R.K. Gazda

Taylor Schilling

Jackie

Rob Campbell

Gary Small

Bill Irwin

Hal Silver

Themes & keywords

school shooting

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Dark Matter in Canada?+

In Canada, Dark Matter is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Dark Matter on Netflix?+

Dark Matter is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Dark Matter?+

Dark Matter has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Dark Matter?+

Dark Matter stars Liu Ye, Aidan Quinn, Meryl Streep, Chi Peng and Blair Brown.

When did Dark Matter come out?+

Dark Matter is a 2008 movie directed by Chen Shi-Zheng.

What genre is Dark Matter?+

Dark Matter is Drama and History film.

Who directed Dark Matter?+

Dark Matter was directed by Chen Shi-Zheng.