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Darkness Before Dawn

★ 8.0(4)19932h 0m

Darkness Before Dawn is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 June 2026.

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Director: John Patterson
Release date: 1993-02-15
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

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About Darkness Before Dawn

Darkness Before Dawn is a 1993 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by John Patterson, starring Meredith Baxter, Stephen Lang and Kirsten Dunst. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Darkness Before Dawn in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An uplifting family drama about the danger of drug addiction, DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN stars Meredith Baxter (TV's FAMILY TIES). Baxter plays Mary Ann, a nurse at a methadone clinic who falls in love with one of her patients, Guy (Stephen Lang). While helping him overcome his drug addiction, she still manages to hide her own dalliances with narcotics--so well, in fact, that no one suspects at all. The pair marry and have a child, but soon Mary Ann's troubled past and hidden addiction threaten the stability of the happy life that she and Guy finally have for themselves. DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN illustrates the power of family love and how it can overcome even the greatest personal problems.

Cast

Meredith Baxter

Mary Ann Guard

Stephen Lang

Guy Grand

Kirsten Dunst

Sandra Guard (age 8)

Gwynyth Walsh

Sandra Guard

Chelsea Hertford

Jennifer

Michael Bryan French

Jack

Natalie West

Mrs. Guard

Robert Desiderio

Al Van Petten

Richard Grove

Father

Alana Austin

Mary Ann Guard (age 9)

Tim Farrell

John L.

Matthew Linville

Daryl

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Darkness Before Dawn in United States?+

In United States, Darkness Before Dawn is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Darkness Before Dawn on Netflix?+

Darkness Before Dawn is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Darkness Before Dawn?+

Darkness Before Dawn has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in Darkness Before Dawn?+

Darkness Before Dawn stars Meredith Baxter, Stephen Lang, Kirsten Dunst, Gwynyth Walsh and Chelsea Hertford.

When did Darkness Before Dawn come out?+

Darkness Before Dawn is a 1993 movie directed by John Patterson.

What genre is Darkness Before Dawn?+

Darkness Before Dawn is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Darkness Before Dawn?+

Darkness Before Dawn was directed by John Patterson.