Brave the Dark
Synopsis
When Mr. Deen discovers one of his students has been living out of his car and thrown into jail, he decides to bail him out. Determined to curb Nate’s self-destructive behavior, Deen quickly discovers a host of dark secrets slowly tearing Nate apart. What began as a good deed becomes a desperate fight to save Nate from his own demons. As Nate spirals deeper into despair, Deen must decide how far he’s willing to go to save a kid on the brink of losing everything—even himself.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-03
Top Cast
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Jared Harris
Stan Deen
Nicholas Hamilton
Nathan Williams
Jamie Harris
Barney
Sasha Bhasin
Tina Baxter
Will Price
Johnny Alecco
Kimberly S. Fairbanks
Deborah May
Tobias Segal
Nate's Father
Martin Jarvis
Henry V (voice)
Brandon Miles
Barnaby
Johnathan Davis
Officer Smits
Daisy Galvis
Judge
Scottie DiGiacomo
Mother
Banks Quinney
Young Nathan
Elise Hudson
Linda
Meredith Sullivan
Gloria
Niva Patel
Jen
Gwyneth Anne Trumbore
Orphan
Shannon Destiny Ryan
Young Woman Annabel
Release History & Theatrical Window
Heartland International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 24, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
22.65x
+$4.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damian Harris
- Screenplay & Story
- John P. Spencer, Dale G. Bradley, Lynn Robertson Hay, Nathaniel Deen, Damian Harris
- Original Score
- Jacob Yoffee, Roahn Hylton
- Original Title
- Brave the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $200K
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.5M
- Production Studios
- Inspiring Films, Make Films, Triode Media, 2521 Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damian Harris
John P. Spencer, Dale G. Bradley, Lynn Robertson Hay, Nathaniel Deen, Damian Harris
Jacob Yoffee, Roahn Hylton
Julio Macat
Toby Yates
Brandon Purdie, Jared Geesey, Grant Bradley, Derek Dienner, Dale G. Bradley
Department Leadership Roster
Dale G. Bradley
Writer
Lynn Robertson Hay
Writer
Damian Harris
Director
Julio Macat
Director of Photography
Toby Yates
Editor
Jacob Yoffee
Original Music Composer
Roahn Hylton
Original Music Composer
Michael C. Stone
Production Design
Marianne Parker
Costume Design
Grant Bradley
Producer
Derek Dienner
Producer
Dale G. Bradley
Producer
Nathaniel Deen
Writer
John P. Spencer
Writer
Damian Harris
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Violence • Self-harm • Injury
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brave the Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brave the Dark about?
When Mr. Deen discovers one of his students has been living out of his car and thrown into jail, he decides to bail him out. Determined to curb Nate’s self-destructive behavior, Deen quickly discovers a host of dark secrets slowly tearing Nate apart. What began as a good deed becomes a desperate fight to save Nate from his own demons. As Nate spirals deeper into despair, Deen must decide how far he’s willing to go to save a kid on the brink of losing everything—even himself.
Who directed Brave the Dark?
Brave the Dark was directed by Damian Harris.
Who stars in Brave the Dark?
The principal cast of Brave the Dark includes Jared Harris, Nicholas Hamilton, Jamie Harris, Sasha Bhasin, Will Price.
When was Brave the Dark released and how long is it?
Brave the Dark was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of Brave the Dark?
Brave the Dark had a reported production budget of $200K and grossed $4.5M at the worldwide box office (22.65 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Brave the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brave the Dark was composed by Jacob Yoffee, Roahn Hylton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brave the Dark?
Brave the Dark holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).