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The Ghost and the Darkness (1996): movie guide
The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) is a Adventure, Thriller, History running about 109 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.9/10 from 1,225 votes. Notable cast includes Michael Douglas, Val Kilmer, Tom Wilkinson, John Kani. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1996-10-11
- Runtime: 109 min
- TMDB: 6.9/10
- Genres: Adventure, Thriller, History
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1996-10-11
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What is The Ghost and the Darkness about?
Sir Robert Beaumont is behind schedule on a railroad in Africa. Enlisting noted engineer John Henry Patterson to right the ship, Beaumont expects results. Everything seems great until the crew discovers the mutilated corpse of the project's foreman, seemingly killed by a lion. After several more attacks, Patterson calls in famed hunter Charles Remington, who has finally met his match in the bloodthirsty lions.
Cast highlights
The Ghost and the Darkness features Michael Douglas, Val Kilmer, Tom Wilkinson, John Kani, Emily Mortimer, Bernard Hill. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1996-10-11. Runtime: 109 minutes. TMDB score: 6.9/10 (1,225 votes). Genres: Adventure, Thriller, History. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Ghost and the Darkness?
- The Ghost and the Darkness is listed as Adventure, Thriller, History on TMDB.
- How long is The Ghost and the Darkness?
- The Ghost and the Darkness runs about 109 minutes.
- Who stars in The Ghost and the Darkness?
- Cast highlights include Michael Douglas, Val Kilmer, Tom Wilkinson, John Kani, Emily Mortimer, Bernard Hill.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Ghost and the Darkness?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
