---
title: "Brave the Dark"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/brave-the-dark-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 659956
imdb_id: "tt10381102"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 45
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Brave the Dark (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/brave-the-dark-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Brave the Dark is a 2023 American coming-of-age drama film directed by Damian Harris. The film, which carries a PG-13 rating and has a runtime of one hour and fifty minutes, premiered at the Heartland International Film Festival in October 2023 before its United States release on January 24, 2025. The screenplay was written by Lynn Robertson Hay, Dale G. Bradley, and Damian Harris. The cast features Jared Harris, Nicholas Hamilton, Will Price, Jamie Harris, Martin Jarvis, Tobias Segal, Sasha Bhasin, Johnath Davis, Scottie DiGiacomo, and Kimberly S. Fairbanks. The story follows Mr. Deen, who discovers that one of his students, Nate, has been living in his car and was recently jailed. After Deen bails the student out, he attempts to address Nate’s self-destructive behavior. As Deen uncovers dark secrets affecting the student, he engages in a desperate effort to save Nate from his personal demons. The film explores the extent to which a mentor will go to prevent a young person from losing everything.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Angel Studios | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Damian Harris
- **Networks / Studios**: Inspiring Films, Make Films, Triode Media

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jared Harris** as *Stan Deen*
- **Nicholas Hamilton** as *Nathan Williams*
- **Jamie Harris** as *Barney*
- **Sasha Bhasin** as *Tina Baxter*
- **Will Price** as *Johnny Alecco*
- **Kimberly S. Fairbanks** as *Deborah May*
- **Tobias Segal** as *Nate's Father*
- **Martin Jarvis** as *Henry V (voice)*
- **Brandon Miles** as *Barnaby*
- **Johnathan Davis** as *Officer Smits*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Brave the Dark online?
Brave the Dark is currently available to watch or stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Brave the Dark worth watching?
Brave the Dark holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 45 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Brave the Dark and when was it released?
Brave the Dark is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 2025. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Brave the Dark?
Brave the Dark was directed by Damian Harris.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Brave the Dark — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/659956)
- [Brave the Dark - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_the_Dark)
- [Brave the Dark (2025) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/659956-brave-the-dark/cast)
- [Brave the Dark (2023) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10381102/fullcredits/)
- [Brave the Dark (2023) - What's After The Credits? | The Definitive After Credits Film Catalog Service](https://aftercredits.com/2025/01/brave-the-dark-2023/)
- [Brave the Dark (2025) | Official Website | Angel](https://www.angel.com/movies/brave-the-dark)

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