I Used to Be Darker(2013)
I Used to Be Darker Synopsis
When Taryn, a Northern Irish runaway, finds herself in trouble in Ocean City, MD, she seeks refuge with her aunt and uncle in Baltimore. But Kim and Bill have problems of their own: they’re trying to handle the end of their marriage gracefully for the sake of their daughter Abby, just home from her first year of college. A story of family revelations, looking for love and figuring out where to find it next.
I Used to Be Darker (2013) is a drama film directed by Matthew Porterfield, released on October 4, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Deragh Campbell, Hannah Gross, Ned Oldham and Kim Taylor. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Matthew Porterfield
- Writers:
- Amy Belk, Matthew Porterfield
- Producers:
- Steve Holmgren, Ryan Zacarias, Eric Bannat
- Cinematographer:
- Jeremy Saulnier
- Production:
- Steady Orbits, The Hamilton Film Group, Nomadic Independence Pictures, Strand Releasing
- Status:
- Released
I Used to Be Darker (2013) Trailer
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I Used to Be Darker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Deragh Campbell
as Taryn
Hannah Gross
as Abby
- Ned Oldham
Ned Oldham
as Bill
- Kim Taylor
Kim Taylor
as Kim
- Nicholas Petr
Nicholas Petr
as NIck
- Geoff Grace
Geoff Grace
as Geoff
Adèle Exarchopoulos
as Camille
- Declan Sammon
Declan Sammon
as Sam
- Jack Carneal
Jack Carneal
as Jack
- Jimi Zhivago
Jimi Zhivago
as Jimi
- Ellis Woodward
Ellis Woodward
as Tom
- John Belanger
John Belanger
as Ben
Key crew
Directed by Matthew Porterfield, written by Amy Belk and Matthew Porterfield, produced by Steve Holmgren, Ryan Zacarias and Eric Bannat.
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I Used to Be Darker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 39 ratings.
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I Used to Be Darker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch I Used to Be Darker online?
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I Used to Be Darker (2013) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in I Used to Be Darker?
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The main cast of I Used to Be Darker (2013) includes Deragh Campbell, Hannah Gross, Ned Oldham, Kim Taylor and Nicholas Petr. The film was directed by Matthew Porterfield. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was I Used to Be Darker released?
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I Used to Be Darker was released on October 4, 2013 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is I Used to Be Darker worth watching?
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I Used to Be Darker (2013) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for I Used to Be Darker?
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