Darby and the Dead
“Ghosted but not gone.”
Synopsis
After Darby Harper suffered a near-death experience as a child, she gained the ability to see ghosts. To combat the existential boredom of high school, she runs a side business counseling local spirits in her spare time. When an unexpected occurrence happens between Darby and Capri, the most popular girl at her high school, Darby reluctantly agrees to help her and in the process learns how to fit in with the living world again.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-16
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Asher Angel
James
Riele Downs
Darby Harper
Auliʻi Cravalho
Capri Donahue
Chosen Jacobs
Alex
Wayne Knight
Mel
Derek Luke
Ben
Tony Danza
Gary
Nicole Maines
Piper
Kylie Liya Page
Taylor
Genneya Walton
Bree
Dean Goldblum
Todd
Kim Syster
Darby's Mom
Milan Maphike
Darby 7-Year Old
Emily Maphike
Darby 13 / 14-Year-Old
Danica De La Rey
Coach Paula
Nahum Hughes
Jock
Luke Uria
Jock
S'Qhamo Mangcu
Jock
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Silas Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Becca Greene
- Original Score
- Roger Neill
- Original Title
- Darby and the Dead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Studios, Footprint Features, Blue Ice Africa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Silas Howard
Becca Greene, Wenonah Wilms
Roger Neill
Ante Cheng
Kate Hickey
Eddie Rubin, Adam Saunders, Michele Weisler, Mac Hendrickson
Department Leadership Roster
Eddie Rubin
Producer
Silas Howard
Director
Becca Greene
Screenplay
Adam Saunders
Producer
Ante Cheng
Director of Photography
Kate Hickey
Editor
Lou Pecora
Visual Effects Supervisor
Roger Neill
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Darby and the Dead
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What is Darby and the Dead about?
After Darby Harper suffered a near-death experience as a child, she gained the ability to see ghosts. To combat the existential boredom of high school, she runs a side business counseling local spirits in her spare time. When an unexpected occurrence happens between Darby and Capri, the most popular girl at her high school, Darby reluctantly agrees to help her and in the process learns how to fit in with the living world again.
Who directed Darby and the Dead?
Darby and the Dead was directed by Silas Howard.
Who stars in Darby and the Dead?
The principal cast of Darby and the Dead includes Asher Angel, Riele Downs, Auliʻi Cravalho, Chosen Jacobs, Wayne Knight.
When was Darby and the Dead released and how long is it?
Darby and the Dead was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Darby and the Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Darby and the Dead was composed by Roger Neill.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Darby and the Dead?
Darby and the Dead holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).