---
title: "Black Daruma"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/black-daruma-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1192124
imdb_id: "tt19632160"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 76
community_rating: 3.6
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "NC-17"
---

# Black Daruma (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/black-daruma-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Black Daruma is a 2023 feature film categorized under the horror, drama, and comedy genres with a runtime of one hour and sixteen minutes. Directed by Fionn Watts and Toby Watts, the film was released in the United States on September 30, 2023, and received an NC-17 rating. The cast features Richard Galloway, Ross Marshall, Julie Higginson, and Rowe David McClelland. The narrative is filmed entirely from the warped perspective of a doll. The story centers on an unemployed man who purchases a Japanese luck doll with the intention of improving his fortunes. Instead of bringing good fortune, the doll leads to a dark-humoured psychological horror as his life begins to unravel in disturbing and terrifying ways.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, FOUND TV, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, FOUND TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, FOUND TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Toby Watts, Fionn Watts
- **Networks / Studios**: Far North Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Richard Galloway** as *Ryan*
- **Louise O'Leary** as *Louise*
- **Julie Higginson** as *Sheryl*
- **David Castleford** as *Alan*
- **Ross Marshall** as *Darren*
- **Ruth Langrick** as *Michelle*
- **Madeline Percival** as *Staff Member*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Black Daruma online?
Black Daruma is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, FOUND TV, Tubi TV, Fawesome. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Black Daruma worth watching?
Black Daruma holds a community rating of 3.6/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Black Daruma and when was it released?
Black Daruma is a feature film with a runtime of 76 minutes. It was released in 2023. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Black Daruma?
Black Daruma was directed by Toby Watts, Fionn Watts.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Black Daruma — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1192124)
- [Black Daruma (2023) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1192124-black-daruma/cast)
- [Black Daruma (2023) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19632160)
- [Full cast of Black Daruma (Movie, 2023) - MovieMeter.com](https://www.moviemeter.com/movies/horror/black-daruma/cast)

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