The Grim & The Dark(2025)
The Search For John Blanche
The Grim & The Dark Synopsis
When looking for a gift for his kid, Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite) is introduced to the world of Grimdark. In that moment he starts down a journey that will take him all over the world and through interviews with prominent Grimdark authors, game developers, and dedicated fans, he delves into the themes that define the genre—all in an effort to find the man who started it all: John Blanche.
The Grim & The Dark (2025) is a documentary and comedy film directed by Daniel Lowman, released on September 19, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Jon Heder, John Blanche, Anna Smith Spark and Alexander Winberg. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Lowman
- Producers:
- Cody Taylor, Eric Robertson
- Production:
- Trademark Films
- Status:
- Released
The Grim & The Dark Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jon Heder
as Self
- John Blanche
John Blanche
as Self
- Anna Smith Spark
Anna Smith Spark
as Self
- Alexander Winberg
Alexander Winberg
as Self
- Tuomas Pirinen
Tuomas Pirinen
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Lowman, produced by Cody Taylor and Eric Robertson.
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The Grim & The Dark Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Grim & The Dark – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Grim & The Dark online?
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The Grim & The Dark (2025) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Grim & The Dark?
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The main cast of The Grim & The Dark (2025) includes Jon Heder, John Blanche, Anna Smith Spark, Alexander Winberg and Tuomas Pirinen. The film was directed by Daniel Lowman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Grim & The Dark released?
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The Grim & The Dark was released on September 19, 2025 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Grim & The Dark worth watching?
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The Grim & The Dark (2025) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.